Production Demand Planner

Wise Employment; Callington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner for a reputable food manufacturing company in Callington, Cornwall. This on-site permanent position involves creating and maintaining forecast models, liaising with customers, and working closely with various departments. The ideal candidate should have experience in forecasting methodologies and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

On the job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums for alternative hours worked

Retirement savings plan

Private Medical

Free parking

On site gym

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems.
• Experience in constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing.
• Data and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain forecast models for products and customers.
• Liaise with retailers and customers for general demands.
• Support production planning and alignment with MRP.

Skills

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems

Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing

Data and statistical analysis

Strong presentation skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Job description

Overview

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role working Friday to Monday 06:30am to 4:30pm. This role also includes a competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package such as;

On the job training and development opportunities, shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable), retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance), Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period), free parking, on site gym which is free to use, subsidised canteen, savings scheme, free eye care vouchers (if using a PC), long service awards and other benefits too!

This is an instrumental role as a Demand Planner that will see you creating and maintaining forecast models for products and customers by ensuring business intelligence and forecast information is gathered from various departments. You will also liaise with retailers and customers for general demands and promotional plans

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain forecast models for products and customers by gathering business intelligence and forecast information from various departments.
• Liaise with retailers and customers for general demands and promotional plans.
• Support production planning and alignment with MRP; provide cover when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing
• Previous planning or scheduling experience
• Data and statistical analysis
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Build and manage short-term forecasts (weeks 0-5), ensuring accuracy
• Analyse sales trends, demand drivers, and promotions to improve forecast reliability
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and retailers to align demand planning
• Coordinate seasonal, promotional, and new product (NPD) planning and evaluation
• Create and publish KPIs, including forecast accuracy and promotional performance
• Support Production Planning and MRP alignment, providing cover when needed

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long standing and reputable company, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.