Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work with various stakeholders to enhance sales volume predictability and optimize inventory across multiple products and channels. The position requires collaboration with teams and utilizes planning systems, focusing on improving demand forecasts and stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to learning and development, including Mars University

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers.
• Track forecast accuracy and analyze deviations.

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 an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. The role aims to improve sales volume predictability, positively impact 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 continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience, including building cross-department relationships
• Proficiency 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 for forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify process improvements to reduce cycle time

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company working towards building a better tomorrow
• Access to learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing beloved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and more. We also care for half of the world's pets through various health and nutrition businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by its Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.