Demand Planner

Vertical Advantage; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking international business as a Demand Planner, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing supply chain efficiency. This dynamic position involves forecasting and demand planning across multiple countries, collaborating with local Sales Teams and central Supply Chain functions. You will analyze historical sales data, drive continuous improvement, and influence growth in a key region. If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about demand planning, this hybrid role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company while enjoying a collaborative culture and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in demand planning or similar supply chain roles.
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts to improve accuracy and service levels.
• Lead weekly forecast reviews with Key Account Managers to align on forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Forecasting

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Influencing Skills

Tools

JDA Manugistics

SAP

IBP

Job description

We’re hiring a Demand Planner to play a key role in driving supply chain efficiency across the chosen region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, international business with a collaborative and dynamic culture.

You’ll be responsible for forecasting and demand planning across a region of countries, working closely with local Sales Teams and central Supply Chain functions. This is a strategic role that combines analysis, collaboration, and process improvement—and a real opportunity to influence growth in a key region of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts, improving forecast accuracy and customer service levels.
• Provide detailed forecast data to Central Supply Chain using internal planning tools.
• Analyze historical sales performance, highlight variances, and drive continuous improvement.
• Own volume budget input and support commercial teams with clear demand insights.
• Lead weekly forecast reviews (S&OP) with Key Account Managers to align on forecasts and promotional volumes.
• Monitor and reduce distress stock, identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Align with retailers on baseline and promotional forecasts.
• Produce inventory reports, evaluate performance, and collaborate with logistics providers to optimize inventory flows.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in demand planning or similar supply chain roles.
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with demand planning in the Nordic region—or a strong willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in tools such as JDA Manugistics, SAP, and IBP advantageous.
• Willingness to travel.

Who You Are:

You're analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused. You thrive on improving systems and collaborating with others to get things done efficiently. If you’re passionate about demand planning and looking to join a growing company where you can make a real impact—this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a hybrid role where you will be required to be in the office 3 times a week.

Salary banding £40,000 - £50,000 + bonus and excellent benefits.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.