Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to help deliver accurate forecasts for a range of products across diverse sales channels. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance customer service levels and optimize inventory. With a competitive salary and performance bonus, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with supply chain experience looking to advance their career in a purpose-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create accurate demand plans for segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers.
• Track forecast accuracy and analyze deviations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

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 and a continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers and align forecasts through the S&OP process
• Maintain high data quality in planning systems, managing product launches and changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and streamline manual processes

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 industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a company 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 many others. We also care for pets through our nutrition and health 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. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to various characteristics protected by law. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.