Demand Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector seeks a Demand Planner to be accountable for the forecasting process in the UK&I region. This role combines analytical skills and stakeholder management to support supply chain strategies, ensuring continuous supply and optimal inventory management while promoting improvements and effectively communicating forecasts.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Health & dental insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and end-to-end supply chain challenges.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Build and report on the 0-24 month demand forecast.
• Partner with commercial teams to drive forecast accuracy.
• Manage the OMP Demand Planning system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Education

Experience in planning (project/forecasting)

Tools

Excel

SAP

OMP

Job description

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.

The Demand Planner will be responsible & accountable for building, reporting and the quality of the 0-24 month forecast for the brands/ channels they supervise.

They will be expected to combine qualitative and quantitative analytical skills:

Technically: hands-on forecasting, life cycle management, OMP governance, inventory/supply management and implementation of demand-enhancing tools

Management: close connection to Locam Marketing leads and supply planning teams, coordinating efforts between Customer Demand Planners and Brand Demand Planners.

What your role is:

Prepare/guarantee the UK&I forecast for PEAK demand process/ Support/Forecast annual UK SP volume process, accountable for Demand – Supply balancing 0-24 months, including risk management and assumptions tracking.

Partner with commercial teams to drive forecast accuracy & consistently reduce forecast bias by challenging assumptions, driving technical consistency and support activity planning by collaborating closely with CDPs.

Ensure OMP Demand Planning system is correctly governed/managed/maintained.

Partner with supply planning to guarantee continuous supply, prioritisation and inventory strategies.

Focus on the tracking and reporting of supply movements/forecast consumption, waste performance and stock position at General Milss (ATP)

Responsible for core KPI’s: Forecast Accuracy & Bias, Waste, NPD OTIF.

Lead and drive the Brand Demand Review process, serving as the go-to person for any brand-related forecasting queries from MAT stakeholders.

Proactively challenge the status quo by questioning both short-term and long-term assumptions if needed.

Be able to communicate effectively the changes made to the forecast.

What you will bring to the team:

Proven experience in planning (project/forecasting) and supporting end-to-end supply chain challenges with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll be able to interpret complex information and present it clearly to stakeholders, driving effective decision-making. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential for guiding brand demand review meetings.

Proficiency in systems, including Excel, SAP, and OMP (preferred), is required. You'll have a continuous improvement mindset, learning agility, and strong collaboration skills, enabling you to challenge the status quo and drive positive change.

What you get from us:

Work with Heart - offers us flexibility that also requires partnership to ensure we regularly come together in person for those moments that help drive our business forward. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 2 days per week in the office with the opportunity to finish at 15:00 on Fridays.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive, for this we offer free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members, ongoing activities, Employee Assistance Program and more.
Bonus - Our people are at the heart of what makes General Mills great, so when goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Health & Dental Insurances – All colleagues get the opportunity to join our insurances from day one.

Family & Carers Leave - Every family is unique. Our approach allows every family to have the opportunity to spend quality time-off to support them from the point of birth or adoption to care, with enhanced covers.

Enjoy other perks like enhanced pension contributions, subsidised canteen, access to both peer-to-peer recognition and discount platforms, 2 extra days for volunteering work, and more...

The Demand Planner will be responsible & accountable for building, reporting and the quality of the 0-24 month forecast for the brands/ channels they supervise.

They will be expected to combine qualitative and quantitative analytical skills:

Technically: hands-on forecasting, life cycle management, OMP governance, inventory/supply management and implementation of demand-enhancing tools

Management: close connection to Locam Marketing leads and supply planning teams, coordinating efforts between Customer Demand Planners and Brand Demand Planners.

What your role is:

Prepare/guarantee the UK&I forecast for PEAK demand process/ Support/Forecast annual UK SP volume process, accountable for Demand – Supply balancing 0-24 months, including risk management and assumptions tracking.

Partner with commercial teams to drive forecast accuracy & consistently reduce forecast bias by challenging assumptions, driving technical consistency and support activity planning by collaborating closely with CDPs.

Ensure OMP Demand Planning system is correctly governed/managed/maintained.

Partner with supply planning to guarantee continuous supply, prioritisation and inventory strategies.

Focus on the tracking and reporting of supply movements/forecast consumption, waste performance and stock position at General Milss (ATP)

Responsible for core KPI’s: Forecast Accuracy & Bias, Waste, NPD OTIF.

Lead and drive the Brand Demand Review process, serving as the go-to person for any brand-related forecasting queries from MAT stakeholders.

Proactively challenge the status quo by questioning both short-term and long-term assumptions if needed.

Be able to communicate effectively the changes made to the forecast.

What you will bring to the team:

Proven experience in planning (project/forecasting) and supporting end-to-end supply chain challenges with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll be able to interpret complex information and present it clearly to stakeholders, driving effective decision-making. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential for guiding brand demand review meetings.

Proficiency in systems, including Excel, SAP, and OMP (preferred), is required. You'll have a continuous improvement mindset, learning agility, and strong collaboration skills, enabling you to challenge the status quo and drive positive change.

What you get from us:

Work with Heart - offers us flexibility that also requires partnership to ensure we regularly come together in person for those moments that help drive our business forward. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 2 days per week in the office with the opportunity to finish at 15:00 on Fridays.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive, for this we offer free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members, ongoing activities, Employee Assistance Program and more.
Bonus - Our people are at the heart of what makes General Mills great, so when goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Health & Dental Insurances – All colleagues get the opportunity to join our insurances from day one.

Family & Carers Leave - Every family is unique. Our approach allows every family to have the opportunity to spend quality time-off to support them from the point of birth or adoption to care, with enhanced covers.

Enjoy other perks like enhanced pension contributions, subsidised canteen, access to both peer-to-peer recognition and discount platforms, 2 extra days for volunteering work, and more...

General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores.

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