Demand Planner

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandhu Recruitment seeks an analytical and proactive Demand Planner for a hybrid role in London within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll manage demand forecasting, collaborate across departments to drive efficiency, and support the launch of new products while benefiting from competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

10% discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in FMCG demand planning.
• Strong analytical ability with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with demand planning tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 12-month rolling demand forecast ensuring accuracy.
• Drive forecast accuracy KPIs and challenge sales forecasts.
• Lead monthly sales forecast meetings with insights.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Demand Planner - Exciting Opportunity in FMCG

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: c. 40,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Contract: Permanent
Holidays: 25 days per year
Office Requirement: Minimum 3 days a week

Are you a proactive and analytical Demand Planner looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced FMCG environment? Kandhu Recruitment is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join a thriving business where you'll have the opportunity to shape and enhance demand planning processes.

Why Apply?

• Brand-New Role: An opportunity to make a significant impact and drive measurable success.
  
• Career Growth: Work with key stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Attractive Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the 12-month rolling demand forecast, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive forecast accuracy KPIs and challenge sales forecasts to enhance reliability.
• Create SKU-level demand plans for all product categories, ensuring timely updates.
• Manage menu changes between Sales and Supply, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal excess stock.
• Monitor and react to customer demand fluctuations, addressing drops and spikes proactively.
• Work with IT to enhance forecasting tools and dashboards for improved business insights.
• Support NPD launches and supply chain planning, mitigating risks and identifying opportunities.
• Lead monthly sales forecast meetings, providing insights to drive business success.
• Collaborate across departments to reduce costs and improve efficiency within the supply chain.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in FMCG demand planning.
  
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical ability with Microsoft Excel; Power BI or other demand planning tools would be a plus.
  
• Communication: Ability to work cross-functionally and engage with internal/external stakeholders.
  
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues before they arise, ensuring smooth forecasting.
  
• Adaptability: A flexible, can-do attitude to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.
  
• Passion for Food: A genuine enthusiasm for the industry and its challenges.

Take the Next Step!

If you're a data-driven Demand Planner with a strategic mindset, apply today through Kandhu Recruitment!

Kandhu Recruitment specializes in the Food, Drink, and FMCG sectors. All applications will be assessed for suitability, and we will contact relevant candidates to discuss further opportunities. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to unsuitable applicants.

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