Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Oldbury on Severn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work collaboratively with sales and marketing to deliver accurate forecasts for numerous products. The role includes analyzing sales data, maintaining planning systems, and enhancing customer service levels through improved predictability. Join a purpose-driven organization with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Access to Mars University for learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with demand function to create accurate demand plans.
• Facilitate demand review meetings.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems and manage launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems aptitude

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 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 like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the demand function to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers
• Facilitate demand review meetings with account managers
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and streamline manual processes

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to Mars University for learning and development
• 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 more. We also care for half of the world's pets through our nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with accommodations during the application process.