Demand Planner - B2B

ZipRecruiter; Kentford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A gardening products company is seeking a detail-driven B2B Demand Planner to manage forecasting and demand planning processes. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure product availability in a high-SKU environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG or manufacturing and strong analytical skills. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of different backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous experience of demand planning or supply chain analysis.
• Organized and process-driven with strong communication skills.
• Ability to drive consensus and facilitate meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage B2B demand planning cycle, including review meetings.
• Create and maintain specific forecast models.
• Perform gap analysis between volume and sales target forecasts.
• Manage B2B activity calendar in line with S&OP cycle.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Forecasting skills

Advanced IT/Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work across multifunction teams

Education

Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Forecast modelling systems

Job description

Job Description

At Mr Fothergill's Seeds we are in the business of bringing gardens to life. Known for our exceptional range of seeds, garden products and horticultural expertise with well-known brands such as Mr Fothergill’s, Johnsons, DT Brown and Darlac our products can be found in garden center's, big retailers and direct to consumers through our websites and catalogues. We have a legacy of quality, a loyal customer base and are committed to inspiring and empowering gardeners of all levels.

We are a passionate team with a strong can-do attitude. We show respect to one another and are keen to innovate on our respective areas of expertise. We value agility, understand the journey our business is on and strive to add our unique mark onto that journey. We work hard but don’t forget to have fun. Our company purpose is “Helping Everyone Grow” and we extend that purpose to everything we do.

Are you a detail-driven demand planner who thrives on turning data into clear, actionable plans? At Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Ltd, we’re looking for an experienced B2B Demand Planner to take ownership of our planning cycles and collaborate with key stakeholders to align forecasts with commercial targets. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring our seed and horticulture products are available when and where they’re needed most — across a highly seasonal, high-SKU environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage B2B demand planning process/cycle, including weekly & monthly review meetings and update of demand plan to align to sales targets/budget.
• Utilise existing historic data and inputs from key stakeholders to create and maintain specific forecast models where required to support business requirements.
• Creation of detailed B2B sku/volume demand plan which is aligned to sales targets - By demand stream, sku/Volume & financial revenue.
• Gap analysis (Volume V Sales target forecast) and work with sales to close/account for gaps.
• B2B Critical paths – create, maintain and manage accurate critical paths for all demand streams/activities. Including associated data pack (range/stores/volumes/sales targets etc).
• B2B Activity Calendar - collation of CP’s and key review points in line with S&OP cycle.
• Input into S&OP reporting with regards forecast accuracy (and reasons/learning from deviation), changes to demand plan at each cycle and any outstanding gaps/risks that need resolving.
• Monthly signed off (all parties) 18 month rolling forecast, with associated data pack.
• Ensure finished goods product statuses in Sage/Avercast are maintained to align to active ranges.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable previous experience of demand planning, forecasting or supply chain analyst experience within a B2B environment. ideally with an FMCG or Manufacturing environment. You will be highly organised and process driven with strong communication skills and also demonstrate:

• Advanced IT/Analytical skills, including confidence with ERP, BI and forecast modelling systems and processes.
• Ability to work across multifunction teams, leading and facilitating meetings with confidence
• Capability to drive consensus and drive stakeholder input into actionable demand plans
• Bringing together data sources and inputs from meetings to create an agreed & detailed plan
• An understanding of product statuses, lifecycle changes and the implications for forecast accuracy and inventory management

The world of gardening should be accessible to all and it’s important that our teams reflect the of our customers, ensuring that our products meet everyone’s needs. Therefore, we very much welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, , , beliefs, , , or . We’re ‘rooting’ for you!