Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts across multiple sales channels. The role emphasizes improving sales predictability, customer service, and inventory optimization. Candidates should possess supply chain experience and proficiency in analytical tools.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems proficiency

Tools

Power BI

FuturMaster

SAP

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 accurate forecasts 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 and 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, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand review meetings with 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 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 industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned global business with over $35 billion in sales, producing well-known 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. We are committed to our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and supports applicants needing accommodations during the application process.