Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Demand Planner to enhance sales volume predictability across various sales channels. This permanent role involves collaboration with stakeholders, maintaining data quality in planning systems, and delivering accurate forecasts to support inventory optimization. The opportunity offers competitive salary and bonus potential, making it ideal for someone with a passion for supply chain management.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning),
• Experience with planning systems.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand review meetings for forecast alignment.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency with data systems

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
• Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to deliver an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories, in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. The goal is to improve sales volume predictability, positively impacting customer service levels and supporting 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
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers for forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate 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 aiming to build a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier learning and development resources, 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 beloved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and more. We also care for half the world's pets through our nutrition and healthcare businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations during the application process upon request.