Demand Planner

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in foodservice distribution in Northern Ireland is seeking a Demand Planner to ensure product availability. This role involves forecasting, analysing sales data, and collaborating with suppliers to maximize efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and IT skills, and have a flexible mindset. Excellent career growth opportunities are available within this market-leading organisation, alongside strong benefits.

Benefits

Strong Benefits

Career growth opportunities

State of the art facilities

Qualifications

• Proactive, organised, and analytical professional.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast and order products.
• Reduce excess stock while minimising waste.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with management on promotions.
• Analyse sales data to drive profitability.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent IT skills (Excel essential)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Demand Planner (Co. Antrim)

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global leader in foodservice distribution to recruit multiple Demand Planners for their growing team in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organisation with brilliant career development opportunities!

The Role

As Demand Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability within the distribution network to support commercial strategy and deliver exceptional service to customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-driven individual to join a strong leader in the food and drink industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast and order products to support sales and maximise availability.
• Reduce excess stock holding while minimising mark-downs, waste, and overstocks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective product supply.
• Collaborate with management on promotions and forward buys.
• Analyse sales data and reports to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Support the replenishment function in achieving and exceeding targets.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel essential; ERP/MRP system experience desirable, with training provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays and outside of standard office hours when required.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a large organisation with strong benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a market-leading organisation.
• Work in state of the art facilities
• A culture that values customer focus, collaboration, and innovation.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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Skills: demand planning entry level manufacturing food drink

Benefits: Strong Benefits!