Demand Planner (Weekend Shift)

Wise Employment; Callington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Demand Planner for a food manufacturing company in Callington, Cornwall. The successful candidate will maintain forecast models, liaise with retailers, and analyze sales trends. This permanent role includes a competitive salary, shift premiums, and an excellent bonus package. Key qualifications include experience in forecasting and planning within the food sector.

Benefits

On the job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums

Retirement savings plan

Aviva Private Medical

Free parking

On site gym

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems.
• Experience in planning and scheduling in food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills for data and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage short-term forecasts to ensure accuracy.
• Analyse sales trends and demand drivers to improve forecast reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to align demand planning.
• Coordinate seasonal and promotional planning.

Skills

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems

Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing

Previous planning or scheduling experience

Data and statistical analysis

Strong presentation skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Job description

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role working Friday to Monday 06.30am to 4:30pm. The role includes a competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package, such as:

• On the job training and development opportunities
• Shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable)
• Retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance)
• Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period)
• Free parking
• On site gym which is free to use
• Subsidised canteen
• Savings scheme
• Free eye care vouchers (if using a PC)
• Long service awards and other benefits too!

This is an instrumental role as a Demand Planner that will see you creating and maintaining forecast models for products and customers by ensuring business intelligence and forecast information is gathered from various departments. You will also liaise with retailers and customers for general demands and promotional plans.

Experience and skills required for a Demand Planner:

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing
• Previous planning or scheduling experience
• Data and statistical analysis
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Key responsibilities:

• Build and manage short-term forecasts (weeks 0-5), ensuring accuracy
• Analyse sales trends, demand drivers, and promotions to improve forecast reliability
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and retailers to align demand planning
• Coordinate seasonal, promotional, and new product (NPD) planning and evaluation
• Create and publish KPIs, including forecast accuracy and promotional performance
• Support Production Planning and MRP alignment, providing cover when needed

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long-standing and reputable company, earning a competitive salary, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.