Demand Planning Analyst (7 Month FTC)

Taco Bell ONEUROPE (UK & Europe); Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell seeks a Supply Chain Data Analyst to join the UK & Europe team. You will leverage data insights to report, optimise performance and support supply chain ambitions across multiple European markets.

You will forecast demand, manage supplier performance and develop KPI dashboards to drive decision-making and cost management. This role is based in the UK office and requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or logistics management.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Strong data visualization with Power BI.
• Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with limited data.

Responsibilities

• Automate demand baseline forecast at SKU item level in Power BI.
• Collect, clean, and analyse data from multiple sources including supplier reports, sales forecasts and market trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking KPIs such as cost of sales, supplier performance, forecast vs actuals, stock holding and weeks cover.
• Provide weekly reporting to the Supply Chain leadership team.
• Create end-to-end commercial reporting for full visibility of stock in the network.
• Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate results.
• Perform root cause analysis on forecast deviations and support business strategies across functions.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Buying to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on innovation and passion with Glen Bell bringing tacos to the masses in a world of hot dog and hamburger stands in 1962, today we have nearly 7,000 restaurants in the United States and over 400 restaurants in 27 countries outside of the United States.

The future holds 2,000 more restaurants across the globe within the next decade. It's easy to see we’re in the business of making tacos, but at heart, we’re a business that’s fueled by the Live Más energy and passion of people serving people.

Equally important to the job role and responsibilities is making sure the Supply Chain Data Analyst can represent the amazing Live Más! culture that is Taco Bell. At Taco Bell, we embrace breakthrough thinking and innovative ideas that continue to differentiate us from our competitors.

We have a maniacal focus on our customers, never follow, and always celebrate the accomplishments of our people. If you want to have fun serving great food to our customers, we would love to meet with you.

About the Job:

The Supply Chain Data Analyst will be part of UK & Europe Supply Chain Team, a dynamic team that values collaboration, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm. You will closely work with the pan-EU supply chain team, internal and external partners helping to leverage data and insights to report, continuously optimise performance and deliver our supply chain ambitions. You will support the

Taco Bell Europe supply chain team by providing actionable insights and analytics to drive decision‑making, enhance operational efficiency, and improve supplier performance. The role is instrumental in ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and supply chain optimisation across multiple European markets.

This position is based out of UK office and is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for results. In this role you will:

• Automate the short, medium, and long terms demand baseline forecast at SKU item level in Power BI
• Collect, clean, and analyse data from multiple sources including supplier reports, sales forecasts and market trends
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs such as cost of sales, supplier performance, forecast vs actuals, stock holding & weeks cover
• Develop and provide weekly reporting to the Supply Chain leadership team
• Creation of full end to end commercial reporting – full visibility of stock in the network
• Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models, and evaluate forecast results
• Perform root cause analysis on key forecast deviations. Supports Business, Marketing, Logistics, and production strategies and identify opportunities to meet market needs
• In collaboration with Logistics and Buying Team, ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time to deliver customer requirements at DC level
• Work with Marketing and Finance teams to combine, refine and publish total business demand plan (in applicable levels / aggregated views e.g., by product, by category etc.)
• Create insights from business forecast analysis to drive continuous improvement (specifically from a proactiveness point of view) in Supply Chain
• Incorporate market intelligence into demand plans
• Lead promotional activity forecast planning at SKU item level
• Work with Procurement team to develop, enhance and simplify processes

Is This You?

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or logistics management
• Data and analysis-driven with advanced Excel skills
• Advanced proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with limited data
• Experience working at International restaurant business, food retailer, food supplier, or in food manufacturing is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate workflow and outputs efficiently across multiple functional groups
• Strong communications (presentation, verbal, writing) and relationship development skills
• Strong process creation and optimization
• Commercial thinker
• High level of intellectual curiosity
• Ability to influence diverse customers in cross-functional setting

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with Más!

• We are about more than just building restaurants—we connect with our fans through their passions including sports, gaming, and music
• We know that employees want a company they can live and grow with; they crave a unique culture that fosters creativity and encourages pursuit of passion, and they look for opportunities to take risks, develop skills and learn in ways that fit their lifestyle
• We foster a culture of authenticity and believe all people can make a difference