Supply & Demand Planning Analyst

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking a Supply & Demand Planning Analyst to join their growing FMCG client’s team in Greater London. The role offers a pathway for early-career professionals who enjoy data, problem solving and understanding how supply chain components fit together.

You will work closely with the Demand Planner and commercial teams to improve forecasting, increase visibility of business performance, and support planning systems development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or analytical roles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with data curiosity.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Excel and related data tools.
• Understanding of forecasting, demand planning and S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly demand review and forecast across accounts and product groups.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to build balanced, realistic demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to reveal insights for decisions.
• Use Excel, SQL and Power BI to manipulate and interpret data for supply chain teams.
• Assist maintenance and development of planning systems and interfaces (SAP).
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and processes.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Power Query/Power Pivot

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Sunstice

SAP

Job description

We're working with an exciting and growing FMCG brand to recruit a Supply & Demand Planning Analyst to join their expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their supply chain career who enjoys working with data, solving problems and understanding how things fit together.

Sitting within the Supply Chain Planning team, the role offers a varied mix of demand planning, reporting and data analysis, giving you the opportunity to develop across two key areas of the supply chain.

You'll work closely with the Demand Planner and wider commercial teams, helping to improve forecasting, provide better visibility of business performance and support the ongoing development of planning systems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Demand Planning: Supporting the monthly demand review process, helping manage forecasts across allocated customer accounts and product groups, monitoring forecast accuracy and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Forecasting & Stakeholder Management: Working closely with commercial teams and internal stakeholders to build balanced, realistic demand forecasts and support wider S&OP activities.
• Data & Reporting: Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports, turning complex data into clear, meaningful insights that support business decisions.
• Data Analysis: Using tools such as Excel, SQL and Power BI to manipulate, analyse and interpret data, helping the wider Supply Chain and Logistics teams understand performance and identify opportunities.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Supporting the maintenance and development of planning systems, including Sunstice, SAP and associated data interfaces.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and existing processes, bringing new ideas and a proactive approach to the team.

What we’re looking for:

We’re open-minded about backgrounds for this position. You might already have some experience in supply chain planning and want to develop your analytical skills, or you could come from a more data-focused background with an interest in applying your skills within supply chain.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Around 1-2 years' experience in supply chain, planning, logistics or a relevant analytical position. Relevant placements or graduate scheme experience will also be considered.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a natural curiosity for working with data and identifying trends.
• Good Excel skills and ideally some exposure to Power BI, SQL, Power Query or Power Pivot.
• An understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting or demand planning, or a genuine interest in developing in this area.
• Exposure to SAP or other planning systems would be beneficial.
• A degree in a relevant subject, ideally STEM-related, would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude. You’ll be naturally curious, comfortable asking questions and keen to learn. Someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and wants to develop their skills rather than simply doing the same thing every day.

You don’t need to tick every box. The business is looking for someone with a good foundation who can grow with the role.

If you’re someone who enjoys working with data but wants to understand the bigger commercial and operational picture, this could be a great next step.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.