Demand Planner - Leading FMCG Brand

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in West London is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to manage demand forecasting and reporting for a well-known food brand. In this hybrid role, you will oversee Sales and Operations Planning, present insights to senior stakeholders, and optimize supply chain efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess analytical skills and hands-on experience in FMCG demand planning. This permanent position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG demand planning.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting and lifecycle management.
• Ability to present insights to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting and reporting.
• Own Sales and Operations Planning processes.
• Analyse historical sales and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner - Leading FMCG Brand

West London – Hybrid

Permanent

£50,000-£55,000 plus benefits

Our client, a global leader in food manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to lead demand forecasting and reporting for one of the UK’s most well known food brands.

In this key role, you will take full ownership of the Sales and Operations Planning processes, delivering long-term (up to 24 months) demand forecasts and presenting insights to senior stakeholders. Using your expertise, you’ll analyse historical sales, market trends, customer behaviour, and external factors to drive forecast accuracy, optimise inventory levels, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, with hands-on experience in forecasting, inventory and lifecycle management, and implementing demand-enhancing tools. You’ll be confident working collaboratively across sales, marketing, and supply planning functions, aligning customer and brand needs by working closely with UK retailer demand planning teams.

If you have a background in FMCG demand planning within the UK retail landscape and are ready to take the lead for a globally recognised brand, we’d love to hear from you.