FMCG Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Optimizer

Energy Jobline ZR; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Free onsite gym

Discounted products

Duvet Days

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Demand Planner and Reporting Analyst to join a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support strategic decision-making to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.

The role requires demand planning experience, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel, SQL and Power BI. You will collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, lead monthly demand clinics, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel, SQL and data visualization skills.
• Experience implementing and working with demand planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Develop forecasts using historical data, market trends and input from Sales/Marketing.
• Inventory Optimization: Balance product availability with carrying costs and manage warehouse stock.
• Forecast Accuracy: Improve models and data accuracy, monitor performance metrics.
• Sales and Market Analysis: Identify demand drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Work with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Ops; run monthly Demand Clinics.
• NPD: Support demand forecasts for new product launches.
• Promotional Planning: Include promotions and seasonality in forecasts.
• Risk Management: Mitigate risks from disruptions and market changes.
• Reporting: Produce regular forecast and performance reports.

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Optimization

Forecast Accuracy

Sales Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Demand Planner and Reporting Analyst to join a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support strategic decision-making to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.

The role requires demand planning experience, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel, SQL and Power BI. You will collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, lead monthly demand clinics, and contribute to