Sales Demand Analyst

Samworth Brothers; Callington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Callington seeks a Sales Demand Analyst. In this hybrid role, you'll create accurate demand forecasts, collaborate with teams, and support planning activities. Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis and Excel skills, and experience in demand planning is a plus. Join a culture of collaboration and growth with us!

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing interactions.
• Experience in forecasting or planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with teams to plan demand activities.
• Analyse sales trends to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support seasonal planning with key performance indicators.
• Work with Production Planning to align supply with demand.
• Engage with customers to enhance demand processes.

Skills

Strong data and statistical analysis skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Experience in forecasting, planning, or scheduling

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies

Organised and proactive

Job description

Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role as Sales Demand Analyst you will play a key part in shaping our demand planning process and ensuring our customers get the products they need, when they need them.

This is a hybrid role requiring one day a week on site either Callington - every Wednesday or Leicester - every Tuesday.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts for products and customers, incorporating business intelligence and insights from Sales, Marketing, and retailer portals.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to plan demand and promotional activity.
• Analyse sales trends and demand drivers to refine forecasts and improve accuracy.
• Support seasonal and promotional planning, producing KPIs including forecast accuracy and promotional conformance.
• Work closely with Production Planning to provide estimates and align supply with demand.
• Engage with customers and retailers to improve demand processes and identify opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Strong data and statistical analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience in forecasting, planning, or scheduling (ideally within food manufacturing, though not essential).
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, constraint planning, or statistical modelling (desirable).
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

Note: Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.