Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to collaborate on sales forecasts for a variety of products. The role entails improving sales volume predictability, optimizing inventory, and requiring strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Join a purpose-driven organization focused on a better tomorrow with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to world-class learning and development

Competitive salary

Diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience with planning systems like FuturMaster and SAP.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in continuous improvement.
• Effective stakeholder and interpersonal management.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate volume demand plans for various segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems and manage product changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems proficiency

Education

2+ years supply chain experience

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 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 with the Demand function to create accurate volume demand plans for segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers during forecast alignment meetings
• Maintain data quality in planning systems; manage product launches, delists, and route-to-market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, measure 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 aiming to build a better tomorrow
• Access to world-class learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for pets through various nutrition, health, and service 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. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.