Demand Planner

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established FMCG company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to improve forecasting and align demand across sales and production teams. This hands-on role requires experience in Demand Planning within FMCG, preferably in food, along with strong analytical abilities and collaboration skills. The company is focused on investing in its processes and people, offering a significant opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in Demand Planning within FMCG, preferably food.
• Experience with major retailers required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand forecasts at SKU and customer level.
• Analyse sales data, promotions, and trends for better forecasting.
• Collaborate across teams to align demand.

Skills

Demand Planning

Sales data analysis

Strong Excel skills

Collaboration

Process improvement

Job description

An established FMCG food manufacturing site in East Kilbride is recruiting a Demand Planner following a period of significant change. The business has recently undergone new ownership and senior leadership team, with clear plans to invest in people, systems and site capability.

This is a hands‑on role, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and suited to someone who enjoys improving processes in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

You will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support production, while balancing shelf life, capacity, stock availability, waste and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain accurate demand forecasts at SKU and customer level (short, medium, and long term)
• Analyse sales data, promotions, seasonality, and trends to improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Planning, Production, and Commercial teams to align demand
• Support S&OP / IBP by highlighting risks, opportunities and exceptions
• Balance demand with shelf life, capacity, stock, waste, and cost constraints
• Support system and process improvements while maintaining data accuracy and food safety compliance

Experience and knowledge

• Previous experience in Demand Planning within FMCG (food preferred)
• Experience working with major retailers
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in handling data
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Process‑driven, curious, and willing to challenge constructively

Why apply?

This role offers the opportunity to play a visible part in improving demand planning within a business that is investing and moving forward.