Demand Planner

Freixenet Copestick; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks supplier in Newbury is seeking a Demand Planner to drive forecasting processes across its dynamic portfolio. You will lead the demand planning from scratch, improving forecast accuracy and supporting the sales team. Applicants should have a background in demand planning, ideally within FMCG, and be proficient in Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model and substantial benefits, promoting a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days a week based in Newbury

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare and life assurance

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Income protection cover

Qualifications

• Background in demand planning, ideally in FMCG.
• Comfortable using Excel for modelling and analysis.
• Confident working cross-functionally and influencing internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the demand planning process from scratch.
• Improve forecast accuracy to support stock control and service performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain in the IBP cycle.

Skills

Demand planning background

Excel modelling and analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Experience with ERP tools like SAP

Thrives in fast-moving environments

Tools

SAP

Job description

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? Freixenet Copestick is on the lookout for a Demand Planner to take the lead on forecasting across its award-winning portfolio of drinks brands.

As the UK’s leading supplier of Sparkling Wines, and a major name in the drinks industry, Freixenet Copestick offers the opportunity to help shape future planning during an exciting phase of growth.

Package

• Hybrid working: 3 days a week based in Newbury
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Income protection cover

About the Company

• Recognised name in the FMCG drinks sector
• Known for innovation, growth and collaboration
• Offers a broad portfolio across wine, beer and spirits
• Strong cross-functional planning culture
• A business that supports development and progression

The Role

• Build and own the demand planning process from scratch
• Improve forecast accuracy to support stock control and service performance
• Increase support for the sales team by enhancing promotional planning
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and supply chain in the IBP cycle
• Provide robust insights and scenario reporting to drive smarter decisions

About You

• Background in demand planning, ideally in FMCG
• Comfortable using Excel for modelling and analysis
• Confident working cross-functionally and influencing internal teams
• Experience with ERP tools like SAP is an advantage
• Thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.

Niche Recruitment is proud to be managing the recruitment of this role exclusively on behalf of Freixenet Copestick. If this sounds like your next step, please apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to discuss further.