Demand Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturing company in the East Midlands seeks a Demand Planner. The ideal candidate will manage demand forecasts using the Relex system, collaborate with various teams, and present insights to stakeholders. Prior experience in demand planning and communication skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in demand or supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of Relex and partner IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and communicate demand plans using Relex.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization.
• Manage forecasting for seasonal events, promotions, and launches.
• Monitor demand trends and report key metrics.
• Present forecast updates and recommendations.

Skills

Demand or supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Tools

Relex

M&S One Portal

Tesco TIMS

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that support your life and personal aspirations.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role as Demand Planner, you'll be at the heart of our forecasting operations, leveraging the Relex system to develop and maintain accurate short- and long‑term demand forecasts across all customer channels—including B2B. You'll play a pivotal role in aligning internal and external stakeholders, managing product lifecycle data, and delivering actionable insights that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Relex to generate, maintain, and communicate demand plans
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Technical, and Finance teams
• Manage forecasting for seasonal events, promotions, and product launches
• Monitor demand trends and report key planning metrics
• Present forecast updates and recommendations to stakeholders
• Ensure data integrity across customer supply chain systems

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience in demand or supply chain planning
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Relex and partner IT systems (e.g., M&S One Portal, Tesco TIMS)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take personal accountability and pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and building strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high‑quality own‑label products for many of the UK's best‑known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well‑invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.