Demand Planner

Essity AB; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain organization is seeking a Regional Demand Planner to enhance forecasting and planning processes within the Health & Medical category. This role, based in Dunstable, involves analyzing demand patterns, collaborating with global teams, and contributing to significant planning activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand planning, particularly in the medical sector, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid work model that combines office attendance with remote work.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexibility in a dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning, preferably in the medical sector.
• Skilled in data analysis, scenario planning, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical demand and identify suitable forecasting algorithms.
• Enrich forecasts with market intelligence and execute local S&OP processes.
• Generate new product forecasts through collaboration with Marketing and Category Management.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

ERP systems

Scenario planning

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Regional Demand Planner to join our team and play a key role in shaping our forecasting and planning processes within the Health & Medical category. This role is central to ensuring accurate demand planning through data analysis, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration. You will act as the local interface to the central demand planning hub and contribute to the execution of global processes.

This position is based at our site in Dunstable or Willerby and follows a hybrid working model: three days in the office and two days working from home.

What You Will Do

• Analyze historical demand and filter out outliers to identify the most suitable statistical forecasting algorithm


• Enrich base forecasts with timely and accurate market intelligence


• Execute the local S&OP process and facilitate monthly Demand Review Meetings


• Serve as the local contact for the central demand planning hub, aligning with global processes


• Generate new product forecasts using substitution, like-modelling, and scenario planning techniques in collaboration with Marketing and Category Management


• Understand and assess the impact of customer buying patterns


• Communicate effectively with customers on operational matters


• Provide immediate support during ERP go-live through central hyper-care coordination

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning, with a strong analytical mindset ideally with experience within the medical sector


• Comfortable working with ERP and demand planning systems


• Skilled in data analysis, scenario planning, and continuous improvement


• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and time management skills


• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and business needs


• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus


• Able to work constructively in cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts professionally

What We Can Offer You

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• A role with real impact in shaping demand planning processes


• Supportive leadership and a global network of colleagues


• Flexibility and autonomy in a dynamic work environment

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Application End Date:
03 Nov 2025

Job Requisition ID:
Essity255733