Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to deliver accurate forecasts for a wide range of products, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance sales predictability and customer service. The role requires strong analytical skills and a background in supply chain management, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Access to learning and development programs

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with data systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans across segments.
• Track forecast accuracy and analyze deviations.
• Automate process improvements to reduce cycle times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

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 predictability, enhance customer service levels, and support inventory optimization.

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 mindset for continuous improvement
• Stakeholder management experience with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to work 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 to ensure forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements to reduce cycle times

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier 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. We produce beloved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and many more. We also care for half the world's pets through our nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and providing accommodations during the application process.