Senior Demand Planner

Vertical Advantage Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food business is seeking a talented Senior Demand Planner to join their high-performing supply chain team in Greater London. You'll own long-term forecasting and drive the S&OP process while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This hybrid role offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Great benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning (FMCG preferred).
• Strong analytical and Excel/ERP skills required.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage accurate demand forecasts using sales and market insights.
• Lead in S&OP review meetings.
• Partner cross-functionally to align supply and demand plans.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vertical Advantage are working with a well-known international food business to recruit a talented Senior Demand Planner to join their high-performing supply chain team in Greater London.

This role is perfect for someone who loves data-driven decision-making and wants to make a real impact in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. You'll take ownership of long term forecasting, drive the S&OP process and work cross-functionally with the wider supply chain and commercial teams.

What you'll do:

• Build and manage accurate demand forecasts using sales and market insights
• Lead in S&OP review meetings
• Partner cross-functionally to align supply and demand plans
• Optimise stock levels and identify opportunities to improve processes
• Support strategic growth through proactive analysis and planning
• Identify and execute process improvements

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in demand planning (FMCG preferred)
• Strong analytical and Excel/ERP skills
• A collaborative, proactive approach and attention to detail
• Strong communicator, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Data driven

What's on offer:

A dynamic, supportive, fast-paced environment with autonomy, where you're ideas will be taken seriously. They have an excellent working culture which they pride themselves on.

This is a hybrid role where you'll be expected to work in the office 3 days a week.

Salary from £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus + great benefits.

Apply now for more information.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position