Demand Planner

Focus Management Consultants Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a demand planner to own the end-to-end demand planning cycle. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate forecasts that enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in demand planning within the FMCG sector and strong analytical skills. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning within the FMCG or food sector.
• Strong analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel and forecasting systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the end-to-end demand planning cycle.
• Deliver accurate, insight-led forecasts.
• Lead the S&OP demand planning process.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Supply chain analysis

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of food and drive performance through precision by joining a fast-paced food business that sits at the intersection of innovation, flavour and growth.

Responsibilities

In this role you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end demand planning cycle, collaborating across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver accurate, insight-led forecasts that support both growth and efficiency. Your work will directly influence decision-making, optimise inventory and enhance customer satisfaction across a portfolio of market-leading food products.

Day to day you’ll lead the S&OP demand planning process, build and maintain short and long-term demand forecasts using advanced statistical tools and market insights. Partner with commercial teams to factor in promotional, NPD and seasonal demand whilst analysing forecast accuracy, identify variance drivers and drive continuous improvement. Support the evolution of planning systems, reporting and analytics capabilities and enhance cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste and optimise stock availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis within the FMCG or food sector.
• Strong analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel, data modelling and forecasting systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to deliver under pressure in an evolving environment.

This role is commutable from: Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Middlesex, North London and Berkshire

If you are looking to make your mark in a business that celebrates energy, creativity and ownership then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s