Demand Planner

Rising Talent Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner to join a well-known FMCG business in the United Kingdom. This role involves building relationships and creating accurate demand plans in collaboration with international distributor partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand planning and excellent communication skills. You'll have the chance to work with globally recognized brands and contribute significantly to international markets.

Benefits

Impact on international markets

Supportive team culture

Focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in a demand planning, supply planning or forecasting role.
• Comfortable working across functions and cultures.
• Proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with teams to create accurate demand plans.
• Lead planning meetings for forecast reviews.
• Track trends to adjust demand forecasts.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with data tools

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on turning data into action and building great relationships across teams and regions? We're looking for a confident and collaborative Demand Planner to join a well-known FMCG business, working closely with international distributor partners and regional teams to help shape a strong, reliable demand plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that s constantly innovating and evolving and where your ideas and insights will directly impact business success.

What you ll be doing:

• Building strong relationships with commercial teams and global markets to create accurate demand plans that support business goals.
• Leading regular planning meetings with key markets to review forecasts and highlight risks or opportunities.
• Tracking trends, seasonality, and promotional activity to advise where the demand forecast may need adjusting.
• Supporting product launches by planning stock build and minimising excess or obsolete inventory.
• Using sales data, market insight and statistical tools to create a rolling 18-month forecast.
• Playing a key role in project teams for new product launches and range changes, ensuring stock is available and launches run smoothly.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to share relevant information and help the wider supply chain perform at its best.
• Driving improvements in forecast accuracy and supporting performance tracking.

What we re looking for:

• Experience in a demand planning, supply planning or forecasting role (ideally in FMCG, retail or a fast-paced environment).
• Strong communication skills someone who s comfortable working across functions and cultures.
• A proactive mindset with great attention to detail.
• Experience working with data tools and forecasting systems (Excel, ERP, planning tools anything extra is a bonus!).
• Someone who s curious, collaborative and not afraid to speak up with ideas.

What s in it for you?

• The chance to work with globally recognised brands and make a real impact across international markets.
• A supportive team culture that values continuous improvement and development.
• A role that blends analytics, stakeholder engagement, and big-picture thinking.