Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work alongside the senior team to deliver accurate forecasts for a diverse product range. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments to enhance sales predictability and improve inventory management while leveraging analytical skills and planning tools.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Company performance bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers.
• Identify and automate process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency with data systems

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 help deliver an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Improving predictability of sales volumes to 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
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience, including building cross-department relationships
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers
• Maintain data quality in planning systems; manage product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company striving for positive impact
• Access to learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for pets through various businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. We are committed to our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application process upon request.