Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to deliver accurate forecasts for a variety of products. Key responsibilities include managing demand planning and enhancing data accuracy for decision-making. Candidates should possess analytical skills, supply chain experience, and familiarity with planning systems. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and company performance bonus.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to top-tier learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

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

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

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 role aims to improve sales volume predictability, positively impact customer service levels, and support inventory optimization.

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
• Experience 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 key account managers to ensure 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 improvements and streamline manual processes 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 committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier 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 world-renowned 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 our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with accommodations during the application process.