Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner responsible for delivering accurate forecasts for various products and sales channels. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders to optimize customer service levels and enhance inventory management. Candidates with relevant supply chain experience and strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in demand or supply planning.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate volume demand plans across segments.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with key account managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Data proficiency

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 impacting customer service levels and supporting 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 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 volume demand plans for segments and customers
• Facilitate demand review meetings with key account managers
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy, measure deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify 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 building a better tomorrow
• Access to comprehensive 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 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. We are committed to our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for applicants who need assistance during the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.