Demand & Supply Planner (FMCG)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the UK is seeking an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to manage inventory and forecast demand effectively. This role requires strong analytical skills and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a demand planning role, ideally in retail or FMCG. The company offers flexible working options, generous holiday, and various employee benefits including pension contributions and life insurance.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Health screening

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a demand planning role within retail or FMCG.
• Experience managing product data and listings on e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Monitor sales performance and forecast demand, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Build strong supplier relationships for accurate forecasts and timely deliveries.
• Support new product launches and marketing activity with accurate stock planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel capability

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive and highly organised

Tools

Amazon Seller Central

Shopify

Job description

Overview

Demand & Supply Planner

Our client, are seeking an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to join a growing team. This role combines data-driven forecasting with strong communication skills to ensure stock availability while minimising waste and working capital risk. You’ll also be responsible for setting up and maintaining product data across multiple systems and sales platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Monitor sales performance and forecast demand, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure accurate forecasts and timely deliveries.
• Support new product launches, promotions, and marketing activity with accurate stock planning.
• Maintain accurate product information across internal systems and e-commerce platforms.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a demand planning role within retail or FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience managing product data and listings on e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of Amazon Seller Central or Shopify is desirable.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organised, with excellent communication skills.

Package & Benefits

• Employer pension contributions
• Life insurance
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays), increasing with service
• 2 wellbeing days per year
• Flexible working (office and remote blend)
• Additional benefits including cycle to work, health screening, and employee discount scheme