Demand Planner

Hunter Savage; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is hiring a Demand Planner on behalf of a leading FMCG client to drive forecast accuracy and support S&OP processes. The role collaborates with Commercial, Sales, Marketing and NPD to translate data into actionable demand insights.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in fast-paced FMCG environments and a solid grasp of Excel-based forecasting and SAP APO tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demand Planner or forecast analyst in FMCG is essential.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning principles and S&OP processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, mid, and long-term demand forecasts across product categories.
• Analyze sales trends to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks/opportunities.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to align forecasts with plans.
• Support S&OP with forecast updates, scenario modelling and insights.
• Build dashboards and forecasting models using Excel.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

S&OP

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG business, to recruit an experienced Demand Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, supporting the S&OP process and ensuring products are available to meet customer demand.

The successful Demand Planner will work closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, improve planning processes and provide valuable insights that support business growth. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong analytical skills and experience working within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

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Description

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG business, to recruit an experienced Demand Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, supporting the S&OP process and ensuring products are available to meet customer demand.

The successful Demand Planner will work closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, improve planning processes and provide valuable insights that support business growth. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong analytical skills and experience working within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The Role

• Develop and maintain accurate short, medium and long-term demand forecasts across multiple product categories.
• Analyse daily, weekly and monthly sales trends to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks and opportunities.
• Utilise SAP APO (Demand Planning) and forecasting tools to generate statistical forecasts and optimise planning performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Category and Supply Chain teams to align demand forecasts with business plans.
• Support the S&OP process by presenting forecast updates, scenario modelling and demand insights.
• Evaluate promotional activity, new product launches and customer requirements to ensure accurate demand planning.
• Build reporting dashboards and forecasting models using advanced Excel techniques.
• Monitor key planning KPIs including forecast accuracy and adherence to sales plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain transformation projects.

The Person

• Previous experience as a Demand Planner, Supply Planner or Forecast Analyst within an FMCG environment.
• Experience working with short shelf-life products would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning principles and S&OP processes.
• Experience using SAP APO or similar demand planning software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and forecasting.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or a related discipline would be advantageous.