Demand Planning Manager – FMCG, Hybrid Work, Growth

Itsu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Health Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working model

Employee discount

Job summary

Itsu is seeking a Demand Planning Manager (FTC, Maternity Cover) to join our Supply Chain team in Greater London. You will lead the S&OP process, challenge forecasts, and drive smarter demand planning across the business.

The ideal candidate has FMCG demand planning experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to influence cross-functionally with Sales and customers. Hybrid working with 3 days onsite/2 days remote is offered.

Qualifications

• Analytical with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Proven FMCG demand planning experience.
• The ability to lead and communicate effectively as part of a team, as well as with customers.
• The self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities.
• Passion to make a difference and ambition to lead.
• Pro-active, identifying issues as or before they arise.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets and deadlines.
• An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can do, friendly attitude.
• A passion for food!

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning function: share best practice & challenge current processes, we can always improve!
• Analyse and challenge the sales forecast to drive excellent DPA.
• Ensure NPD volumes are correct in the forecast with risks & opportunities clear to the supply planners.
• Communicate promotional forecasts with our customers, agreeing collaborative forecasts.
• Develop the company S&OP process, owning demand & supply review meetings.
• Monthly business reforecast of storage and outbound distribution.

Skills

Excel

Demand planning

FMCG experience

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Itsu is seeking a Demand Planning Manager (FTC, Maternity Cover) to join our Supply Chain team in Greater London. You will lead the S&OP process, challenge forecasts, and drive smarter demand planning across the business.

The ideal candidate has FMCG demand planning experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to influence cross-functionally with Sales and customers. Hybrid working with 3 days onsite/2 days remote is offered.