Demand Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Rochdale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist organization is seeking a Demand Planner to join their client's supply chain team in Rochdale. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and experience in planning within a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include managing forecasts, stock orders, and supply issues while supporting launches and promotions. The ideal candidate should have tools proficiency like SAP and a background in FMCG.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demand Planner or similar role in supply chain.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, SAP, IBP, and BI tools.
• Background in FMCG preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own demand and supply planning across a product portfolio.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and planning data in SAP and IBP.
• Manage stock orders from suppliers and production sites.
• Monitor KPIs and resolve supply issues.
• Coordinate import and co-packing activities efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

IBP

BI tools

Job description

Demand Planner
Rochdale | Permanent | £34,500 - £36,500 | Hybrid Working

We're looking for a Demand Planner to join our client's supply chain team in a permanent role based in Rochdale. This is a hybrid position ideal for someone analytical, proactive, and experienced in planning within an FMCG or similar fast-paced environment.

As a Demand Planner, you'll manage the short, mid, and long-term planning and replenishment of a defined product portfolio-ensuring stock availability, accuracy in forecasting, and excellent service to customers while keeping costs and inventory levels in check.

Key Responsibilities

• Own demand and supply planning across a product portfolio.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and planning data in SAP and IBP.
• Manage stock orders from suppliers, production sites, and co-packers.
• Monitor KPIs (SFD, CSL, ICSL, SSL) and resolve supply issues.
• Coordinate import and co-packing activities efficiently.
• Support launches, promotions, and phase-outs with timely planning.

Requirements

• Experience as a Demand Planner or similar role in supply chain.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, SAP, IBP, and BI tools.
• Background in FMCG preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

We're seeking a strong and positive Demand Planner who thrives under pressure, understands forecasting models, and enjoys working in a collaborative, international environment.

Apply now if you're ready to take the next step as a Demand Planner in a business where your planning skills will have real impact.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.