Senior Demand Planner

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own the forecast and drive the S&OP process across multiple markets. You will own the rolling 18-month forecast and act as the system superuser, partnering with commercial, supply and production teams to keep the plan realistic and joined up.

The role requires 3–5 years in demand planning, with FMCG or spirits experience, and a proactive approach to challenging numbers and improving forecasting systems.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years demand planning experience.
• Background in FMCG, spirits or manufacturing.
• Confidence running demand reviews and challenging the numbers with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and a good head for systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the rolling 18 month demand forecast across multiple markets.
• Lead the monthly demand reviews as part of the S&OP cycle.
• Act as the system superuser, supporting colleagues and getting the best out of the system.
• Work closely with commercial, supply and production teams to keep the plan realistic and joined up.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Senior Demand Planner
West Lothian Drinks Permanent

Are you a demand planner who wants to own the forecast, not just feed into it? This is a chance to join an established Drinks manufacturing business in a key role at the heart of their supply chain team.

The role

You ll be the lead voice on demand across the business, turning sales and market insight into a forecast the whole operation can plan from. You ll:

• Own the rolling 18 month demand forecast across multiple markets
• Lead the monthly demand reviews as part of the S&OP cycle
• Act as the system superuser, supporting colleagues and getting the best out of the system
• Work closely with commercial, supply and production teams to keep the plan realistic and joined up

What they re looking for

• 3 to 5 years demand planning experience
• A background in FMCG, spirits or manufacturing
• Confidence running demand reviews and challenging the numbers with stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and a good head for systems