Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to collaborate in delivering accurate forecasts for 700 products across multiple sales channels. This permanent role involves improving sales volume predictability, enhancing customer service levels, and supporting inventory optimization. Applicants should have relevant supply chain experience and strong analytical skills, with a competitive salary and performance bonus offered.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to comprehensive learning and development programs

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems like FuturMaster, SAP.
• Strong analytical skills and mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Lead demand review meetings to ensure forecast alignment.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Proficiency 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 position

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to deliver accurate forecasts for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. The role aims to improve sales volume predictability, enhance 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
• Strong analytical skills and a mindset for continuous improvement
• Stakeholder management skills and the ability to build cross-department relationships
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Lead demand review meetings to ensure forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy 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 committed to building a better future
• Access to comprehensive learning and development programs, 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 beloved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and more. We also care for pets through various 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.