Onsite Forecast & Production Planner — FMCG Analytics

Alexander Steele; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele is recruiting a Supply Chain Planner for production planning and forecasting in Auchterarder. The role focuses on analysing demand trends, developing production forecasts and aligning resources with customer demand in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams to optimise output, stock levels and planning processes, driving data-driven improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, forecasting or supply chain analysis in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with data handling and reporting.
• Understanding of demand planning, inventory and supply chain operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proactive, organized and commercially aware with process improvement focus.
• Able to translate data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales trends, customer demand and operational data to produce forecasts.
• Develop and maintain production planning and forecasting models.
• Support production planning to optimise output, inventory and resource use.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams.
• Monitor trends, promotions and market changes for risks and opportunities.
• Produce reporting and insights to support operational decisions.
• Drive improvements in planning processes and data visibility.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

Alexander Steele is recruiting a Supply Chain Planner for production planning and forecasting in Auchterarder. The role focuses on analysing demand trends, developing production forecasts and aligning resources with customer demand in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams to optimise output, stock levels and planning processes, driving data-driven improvements across the operation.