Demand Planner

Noble Foods Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a detail-oriented Demand Planner to optimize product and materials planning. This role requires prior FMCG experience and strong analytical skills, with responsibilities including managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely deliveries. The position offers a full-time role with potential hybrid working arrangements after training.

Benefits

Service Awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Free life insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Access to Perkbox with various discounts

Discounted eggs and chicken

Celebration Day after 1 year’s service

Access to DigiCare+ including health checks

Discounted Gym Memberships

Free Eye Tests every two years

Discounted mobile phone contracts

Eligible for a yearly bonus after 6 months

Wellness programme

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong FMCG demand planning background (packaging, food, or pharma preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident working with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply of finished products to meet customer demand.
• Plan manufacturing needs and ensure efficient communication.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships to ensure OTIF deliveries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Flexibility

Education

FMCG Demand Planning Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Demand Planner to join our supply chain team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing product and materials planning across our operations. This position is ideal for someone with prior FMCG demand planning experience, especially within packaging, food, or pharmaceutical sectors.

Initially, this role is based full-time at our Lincolnshire office, with travel to our other manufacturing site. Once fully trained and competent, hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product & Materials Planning
   • Manage supply of finished products to meet customer demand and delivery requirements
   • Plan manufacturing needs and ensure efficient communication with production and transport teams
   • Order and manage the supply of raw materials and packaging from multiple suppliers
   • Review forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid disruption to production
   • Proactively manage supplier relationships to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) deliveries
2. Supply Chain Coordination
   • Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve service or stock issues quickly
   • Lead investigations and complaints handling with a continuous improvement mindset
   • Support internal administration including sales/purchase order creation, inter-company transfers, and use of customer portals

About You

• Strong FMCG demand planning background (packaging, food, or pharma preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential
• Highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident working with numbers
• Effective communicator, especially via email, with strong written and verbal skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across functions
• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities

If you’re a proactive planner looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced and dynamic business, we’d love to hear from you!

Noble Foods is a family-owned company established in 1920, including milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic.

We were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry in a recent survey by Best Companies.

Benefits

• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with various discounts, including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration Day after 1 year’s service to enjoy an extra day off for a life event
• Access to DigiCare+ including health checks, digital GP, nutritional and mental health consultations
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Tests every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months, eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food Production