Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work with senior teams to forecast sales across multiple channels. This role involves improving sales predictability, managing data systems, and supporting inventory optimization. Join for competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to learning and development

Work with diverse professionals

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in demand or supply planning.
• Experience with planning systems like FuturMaster and SAP.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for products and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews and ensure forecast alignment.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement necessary improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems aptitude

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

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
• 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 optimisation.

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 with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Aptitude for working 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 and ensure forecast alignment through the S&OP process
• Maintain data quality in planning systems and manage product lifecycle changes
• Track forecast accuracy 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 striving to build a better tomorrow
• Access to learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing well-loved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and many others. We also care for pets through various nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. Our Five Principles inspire daily action towards a better future.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations upon request during the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.