Demand Planner: Data-Driven Forecasting & S&OP

The Hut Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave and bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Compassionate leave (up to 10 days)

Buy back up to 3 days

GP access (Manchester Head Office)

EAP with Bupa

Staff discount on THG brands

Refer a friend bonus up to £1000 on)[1

Job summary

THG is seeking a Demand Planner for THG Labs in Trowbridge to own forecasting for a portfolio of customers. You will build multi-horizon demand forecasts, lead planning with sales teams, and maintain KPI dashboards for the monthly S&OP process.

Ideal candidates have experience in Demand Planning or similar analytical roles, strong Excel and ERP/Power BI skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to improve forecasting accuracy across FMCG products.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain or a similar analytical role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience using forecasting, planning or ERP systems.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Logical and proactive problem-solver.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to drive process improvements.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail or consumer goods.
• Exposure to S&OP processes.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and KPI reporting.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Lead the planning process with the customers to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Prepare the Demand Dashboard, including Revenue and KPI performance for the monthly S&OP Process
• Provide insight to support the product lifecycle for new products, and product phase-outs.
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software, enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy, monitor trends in forecast error
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
• Interact with our sales and product teams and to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Communicating effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues and managers.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work
• To cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment
• Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety. In respect of any hazards remember ‘see it, report it’
• Helping to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Supply Chain

Excel

Power BI

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

S&OP

AI/Automation Interest

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

THG is seeking a Demand Planner for THG Labs in Trowbridge to own forecasting for a portfolio of customers. You will build multi-horizon demand forecasts, lead planning with sales teams, and maintain KPI dashboards for the monthly S&OP process.

Ideal candidates have experience in Demand Planning or similar analytical roles, strong Excel and ERP/Power BI skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to improve forecasting accuracy across FMCG products.