Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to enhance sales forecasts for a diverse product lineup. Responsibilities include collaborating on demand plans, improving data accuracy, and supporting inventory optimization. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and experience in supply chain management. Join a purpose-driven organization dedicated to learning and development.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Working with data systems

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
• 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 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 with a continuous improvement mindset
• 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 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; manage product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and streamline manual processes

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 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 pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 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 regardless of protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.