Demand Planner

Vertical Advantage Ltd; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vertical Advantage Ltd in London is seeking a Demand Planner for a fast-paced FMCG environment behind a globally recognised consumer brand. You will own forecasts, drive forecasting accuracy, and support supply chain performance.

The role involves contributing to the monthly S&OP, analyzing sales trends, promotions, and market demand, and collaborating with commercial and operations teams to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience within Demand Planning.
• Experience contributing to or leading S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience using ERP/planning systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

Responsabilités

• Own and manage demand forecasts across multiple product categories
• Play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, providing insight and challenge where needed
• Analyse sales trends, promotional activity, and market demand to improve forecast accuracy
• Identify potential supply and inventory risks, proactively recommending solutions
• Maintain forecasting data and planning parameters within ERP/planning systems
• Collaborate closely with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting and planning processes
• Track forecast performance and provide regular reporting and analysis to stakeholders

Description du poste

Set-up: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in-office)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join a globally recognised, fast-paced FMCG business behind one of the world’s most disruptive and recognisable consumer brands.

This is a business that continues to dominate its category through innovation, ambitious growth plans, and a high-performance culture. They are now looking for a Demand Planner to play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, supporting supply chain performance, and helping the business respond quickly to changing consumer demand.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible role within an internationally recognised FMCG environment where you will work cross-functionally with multiple teams and have genuine exposure to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage demand forecasts across multiple product categories
• Play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, providing insight and challenge where needed
• Analyse sales trends, promotional activity, and market demand to improve forecast accuracy
• Identify potential supply and inventory risks, proactively recommending solutions
• Maintain forecasting data and planning parameters within ERP/planning systems
• Collaborate closely with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting and planning processes
• Track forecast performance and provide regular reporting and analysis to stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience within Demand Planning
• Experience contributing to or leading S&OP processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience using ERP/planning systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business