Entry-Level Supply & Demand Planning Analyst

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking a Supply & Demand Planning Analyst to join their growing FMCG client’s team in Greater London. The role offers a pathway for early-career professionals who enjoy data, problem solving and understanding how supply chain components fit together.

You will work closely with the Demand Planner and commercial teams to improve forecasting, increase visibility of business performance, and support planning systems development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or analytical roles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with data curiosity.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Excel and related data tools.
• Understanding of forecasting, demand planning and S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly demand review and forecast across accounts and product groups.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to build balanced, realistic demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to reveal insights for decisions.
• Use Excel, SQL and Power BI to manipulate and interpret data for supply chain teams.
• Assist maintenance and development of planning systems and interfaces (SAP).
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and processes.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Power Query/Power Pivot

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Sunstice

SAP

Job description

The Advocate Group is seeking a Supply & Demand Planning Analyst to join their growing FMCG client’s team in Greater London. The role offers a pathway for early-career professionals who enjoy data, problem solving and understanding how supply chain components fit together.

You will work closely with the Demand Planner and commercial teams to improve forecasting, increase visibility of business performance, and support planning systems development.