Strategic Demand Planner for FMCG Forecasting

McBride PLC; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international FMCG enterprise in the UK seeks a candidate to maintain data within their forecasting system, ensuring accurate demand planning and management. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with experience in complex IT systems and statistical forecasting techniques. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team. Applicants should have a good knowledge of Excel and be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Must have strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience with complex IT systems is necessary.
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data within the forecasting system for accurate reporting.
• Identify and resolve master data issues.
• Adjust historical sales data for forecasts.
• Review forecast alerts and act on them appropriately.
• Update promotional forecasts as per business needs.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical competencies

Comfortable with complex IT systems and processes

Understanding of statistical forecasting techniques

Good knowledge of Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading international FMCG enterprise in the UK seeks a candidate to maintain data within their forecasting system, ensuring accurate demand planning and management. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with experience in complex IT systems and statistical forecasting techniques. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team. Applicants should have a good knowledge of Excel and be fluent in English.