Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to deliver accurate forecasts across multiple products and territories. Success in this role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, strong analytical skills, and experience with planning systems. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and extensive learning opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on volume demand plans.
• Facilitate demand reviews and ensure forecast alignment.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems proficiency

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 optimization.

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 cross-department relationship skills
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on volume demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers and ensure forecast alignment through the S&OP process
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements 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 focused on building a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading 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 half of the world's pets through our nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. Our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our 130,000 associates daily.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Support and accommodations are available upon request during the application process.