FMCG Demand Planner | Forecasting & Inventory Optimizer

Berry Recruitment Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner in Banbury to optimize stock levels, forecast demand, and manage inventory health. The role focuses on developing supply and demand planning processes and improving procurement workflows across regions.

You will work in a FMCG environment, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, in Banbury.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or fast-moving environments.
• Strong forecasting knowledge and ability to forecast accuracy.
• Experience with SAP/MRP and APO modules.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-stock rates for categories across regions.
• Monitor and own KPIs: in-stock rate, lead time, OTIF, forecast accuracy, turns.
• Forecast inbound/outbound inventory and health; coordinate purchasing.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement action plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to automate procurement workflows.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

SAP/MRP

APO module

Excel advanced

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

MRP software

Job description

Berry Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner in Banbury to optimize stock levels, forecast demand, and manage inventory health. The role focuses on developing supply and demand planning processes and improving procurement workflows across regions.

You will work in a FMCG environment, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, in Banbury.