Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to work alongside the senior demand planner. The successful candidate will deliver accurate forecasts for products across various sales channels and territories, enhancing sales predictability and supporting inventory management. This permanent position requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and experience with planning systems. Applicants should have over 2 years of supply chain experience and proficiency in data analytics tools.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to learning and development

Competitive salary benefits

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers for forecast alignment.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes.
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes to reduce cycle times.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Planning systems (FuturMaster, SAP)

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems and analytics tools (Power BI)

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner

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

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to deliver accurate forecasts for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. The role aims to improve sales volume predictability, positively impacting customer service levels and supporting inventory optimisation.

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning)
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and processes
• Stakeholder management skills, including building cross-department relationships and influencing skills
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers for forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes to reduce cycle times

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company aiming 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 more. We also care for pets through various nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, driven by our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.