Demand Planner

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de renommée mondiale recherche un Demand Planner pour optimiser la prévision des ventes et l'inventaire à travers divers canaux. Le candidat idéal aura au moins 2 ans d'expérience en chaîne d'approvisionnement et des compétences analytiques dans les systèmes de planification. Rejoignez une société engagée à construire un avenir meilleur avec une culture d'apprentissage continu et un package compétitif.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Expérience de 2+ ans en planification de la demande ou de l'approvisionnement.
• Compétences en analyse pour améliorer l'efficacité.
• Capacité à travailler avec des systèmes de données.

Responsibilities

• Collaborer pour créer des plans de demande précis.
• Faciliter les revues de demande avec les responsables de comptes.
• Maintenir la qualité des données dans les systèmes de planification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems and analytics tools

Education

2+ years of supply chain experience

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 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 to drive efficiency and process enhancements
• Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate volume demand plans for segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers during forecast alignment meetings
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and route-to-market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, measure deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and automate 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 focused on building a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a company 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 many others. We also care for half the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. Our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our 130,000 Associates daily.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.