Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the European Food Market is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance inventory management and support supply chain efficiency. This hybrid role involves collaboration across various functions to ensure optimal product availability and continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in demand planning, forecasting, or merchandising within an FMCG environment.
• Proficient in Excel and analytical tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand plans for 100% product availability.
• Use advanced forecasting tools to improve accuracy.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner

Are you a demand planner looking for your next opportunity? Or a Supply Planner looking to make a switch? If so this is the role for you. I'm looking for a demand planner to join a leader within the European Food Market.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and Lead the S&OP Process
• Produce clear, data-driven forecasts that align with customer expectations
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy
• Have the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

Demand Planner

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-driven Demand Planner to join our fast-growing team. This role is central to optimising inventory, ensuring raw material and product availability, and supporting an agile and high-performing supply chain.

Working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, production, and logistics, you'll bring strategic thinking and data-led insight to forecast demand, manage inventory, and support the business in meeting customer expectations in a high-growth environment.

This is a hybrid position (3 days per week in-office), ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop demand plans to ensure 100% product availability and healthy stock levels.
• Partner with production, sales, and logistics to achieve 100% On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Use advanced forecasting tools and techniques to continually improve forecast accuracy.
• Optimise stockholding to balance availability with reduced excess inventory.
• Implement proactive measures to reduce inventory write-offs and increase cost-efficiency.
• Monitor customer and market trends to refine forecasting models.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that drive continuous improvement across planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience in demand planning, forecasting, or merchandising within an FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Experience with forecasting tools (e.g., Anaplan) is a plus.