Demand Planner, Demand Planner

Pilgrim's Europe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team in the UK. You will drive forecast accuracy, shape short/medium/long-term demand plans, and collaborate with Commercial and NPD to optimise promotions and launches.

The role sits in a fast-paced FMCG environment and requires strong SAP APO and advanced Excel capabilities. As part of the planning function, you will analyse sales trends, manage forecast KPIs, and contribute to S&OP processes with scenario

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG, food or chilled products.
• Strong knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term demand forecasts.
• Use SAP APO to generate and optimise demand plans.
• Analyse sales trends, seasonality and customer demand patterns.
• Support the S&OP process through forecasting, scenario modelling and risk analysis.
• Partner with Commercial and NPD teams to evaluate promotions, launches and customer opportunities.
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and planning KPIs.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support supply chain and commercial decisions.
• Drive continuous improvements in planning systems, reporting and processes.

Skills

Demand planning experience

SAP APO knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Analytics/Operations

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

Location: Uxbridge

Demand Planner

We're looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team, driving forecast accuracy and supporting business decision-making across a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term demand forecasts
• Use SAP APO to generate and optimise demand plans
• Analyse sales trends, seasonality and customer demand patterns
• Support the S&OP process through forecasting, scenario modelling and risk analysis
• Partner with Commercial and NPD teams to evaluate promotions, launches and customer opportunities
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and planning KPIs
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support supply chain and commercial decisions
• Drive continuous improvements in planning systems, reporting and processes

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG, food or chilled products
• Strong knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities

Desirable

• Experience with S&OP or IBP processes
• Knowledge of SAP IBP, Anaplan, OMP or similar planning tools
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Operations or a related discipline