Demand Planner

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector is seeking a Demand Planner located in Market Drayton. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand forecasting and excellent analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing forecast models and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a hybrid working model with generous benefits including a bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension employer contribution scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in demand forecasting and management.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective forecast models for existing and new SKUs.
• Analyse and maintain an accurate demand plan.
• Collaborate with various teams to align sales forecasts.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

About Mller UK & Ireland

Mller UK & Ireland is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private‑label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 British farmers. Mller is a top‑20 brand in the UK grocery market.

Mller Milk & Ingredients, Mller Yogurt & Desserts and other brands are key parts of our portfolio, delivering fresh milk, butter, yogurts, desserts and more to customers across the country.

Demand Planner – Location & Working Model

Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire (3 days per week on site – hybrid remote model). The role reports to the Supply Chain team.

About the Role

As a Demand Planner you will use analytical skills combined with commercial and sales data to estimate future product demands, plan inventory flow, analyse statistical data and generate forecasting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns for the short, medium and long‑term for the product portfolio (existing & new SKUs).
• Analyse and maintain an accurate demand plan using current systems.
• Work closely with customers to develop insight and improve ongoing forecasting accuracy in the short to medium term.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance and Marketing teams to align the sales forecast for key activities including promotions, new product launches, and seasonal events.
• Propose and implement solutions to continually improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts and business strategies and conduct monthly forecast review sessions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Demand forecasting and management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with customers and other functions at all levels via excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus, life assurance, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), enhanced maternity & paternity family leave, enhanced bereavement leave, pension employer contribution scheme (matched up to 8%), exclusive access to Mller Rewards, and development opportunities.

The Process

If you meet the above skills and experience and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland
Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ