Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to oversee accurate forecasting for a variety of products and improve sales predictability. Join a dynamic team, collaborate across departments, and contribute to optimizing inventory and customer service levels. Bring your supply chain expertise to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster and SAP.
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews during forecast alignment.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools

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 deliver accurate forecasts for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Improving predictability of sales volumes to positively impact customer service levels and support 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
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers during forecast alignment meetings
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and automate manual processes to reduce cycle time

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse Associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a 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 the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.