Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to collaborate closely with the senior demand planner to enhance sales forecast accuracy across multiple products and sales channels. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with planning systems to optimize inventory and improve service levels. You will engage with various stakeholders to maintain data quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster and SAP.
• Expertise in data systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate volume demand plans for segments and customers.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and automate process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis

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
• Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to help deliver an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Improving predictability of sales volumes, positively impacting customer service levels, and supporting inventory optimisation.

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning)
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate volume demand plans for segments and customers
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers during forecast alignment meetings
• Maintain data quality in planning systems and manage product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Purpose-driven company building a better tomorrow
• Learning and development support including Mars University
• Industry competitive salary and benefits, including 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 half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services 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 and supports applicants with accommodations during the application process.