Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Clapton-in-Gordano; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to work alongside senior planners in delivering accurate product forecasts. This permanent role involves analysis and stakeholder collaboration to enhance sales predictability across various channels. The ideal candidate will possess supply chain expertise and proficiency in planning tools.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP.
• Excellent analytical skills with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans across various segments.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems and manage product launches.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Data Systems Aptitude

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner

• Castle Cary
• Salary: £31,900- £35,900 dependent on experience
• Company performance bonus
• Hours: Mon-Fri
• Permanent

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to help deliver an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Improving predictability of sales volumes will positively impact customer service levels and support inventory optimization.

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years supply chain experience (either demand or supply planning)
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiency and process enhancements
• Stakeholder management experience, including building cross-department relationships, supported by interpersonal and influencing skills
• Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers to ensure forecast alignment via the S&OP process
• Maintain data quality in planning systems; manage product launches, delists, and route-to-market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, measure deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and automate manual processes to reduce cycle time

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse Associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and many more. We also care for pets through various nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. We are committed to our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations upon request during the application process.