Demand Planning Lead — Data-Driven Forecasts & S&OP

Fullers Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fullers Foods is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end forecasting process across Retail, Foodservice and B2B channels. You will drive forecasting accuracy, lead the monthly S&OP reviews and work with Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain teams to ensure plans reflect promotions, launches and market changes.

You will build capability within the demand planning team, improve forecasting systems and data quality, and shape a proactive, data-led culture to support

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the demand planning function to support growth and operations.
• Own end-to-end forecasting across Retail, Foodservice and B2B channels.
• Redesign forecasting processes with clear roles, inputs and governance.
• Develop forecasting approaches for different channels considering promotions and seasonality.
• Lead monthly demand reviews within the S&OP process with cross-functional input.
• Communicate demand plans to Supply Chain, Finance and Procurement.
• Produce insightful reports on forecast performance and risks for senior leadership.
• Coach and develop the Demand Planning Team and improve systems and data capabilities.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP

Stakeholder management

Job description

Fullers Foods is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end forecasting process across Retail, Foodservice and B2B channels. You will drive forecasting accuracy, lead the monthly S&OP reviews and work with Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain teams to ensure plans reflect promotions, launches and market changes.

You will build capability within the demand planning team, improve forecasting systems and data quality, and shape a proactive, data-led culture to support