Demand Planning Partner - Grocery

Krispy Kreme; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading doughnut manufacturer in Frimley is seeking a Grocery Demand Planning Partner to ensure product availability and minimize waste. You will be responsible for demand forecasting, coordinating with procurement, and presenting insights to influence decisions. Ideal candidates have experience in FMCG and strong Excel skills. The role offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions

Bupa healthcare

50% off doughnuts

Free 'Doughlightful Bites'

Qualifications

• Experience in demand forecasting, ideally in FMCG or grocery.
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts for grocery partners.
• Manage availability and waste KPIs to drive performance and sales.
• Coordinate with procurement to align ingredients with forecast volumes.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Job description

As our Grocery Demand Planning Partner, your mission is simple: right doughnut, right place, right time. You'll be the link between our sales, commercial, procurement and logistics teams, ensuring strong availability while balancing waste across our grocery and retail partners.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining accurate forecasts for grocery partners, taking into account promotional activity, NPD launches, and range reviews
• Managing availability and waste KPIs to drive performance and sales
• Coordinating with procurement to ensure ingredients and materials are aligned with forecast volumes
• Supporting range changes and product transitions, ensuring smooth launches and de-listings
• Analysing performance data to identify opportunities to improve on-shelf availability and reduce waste
• Presenting insights and recommendations to the business, influencing decision making at all levels

Qualifications

• Experience in demand forecasting, ideally in FMCG or grocery
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query and Power BI knowledge highly desirable
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• Great stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and adaptability to fast-paced change
• At Krispy Kreme, we don't just make doughnuts - we make moments. And behind every delicious delivery is a carefully planned supply strategy.
• If you're highly analytical, thrive on data-driven decision making, and want to play a key role in ensuring product availability across our grocery partners, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Secure Your Future: 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months, plus life assurance cover at 3x your salary
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa healthcare for you with access to WeCare and Grocery Aid
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in our Frimley/London offices and 2 days from home each week
• Treat Box via Reward Gateway
• 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores
• Free 'Doughlightful Bites' when working in the Support Office