Fmcg jobs in United States

Job Description

Demand Planner

Are you a demand planner looking for your next opportunity? Or a Supply Planner looking to make a switch? If so this is the role for you. I'm looking for a demand planner to join a leader within the European Food Market.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and Lead the S&OP Process
• Produce clear, data-driven forecasts that align with customer expectations
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy
• Have the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

Demand Planner

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-driven Demand Planner to join our fast-growing team. This role is central to optimising inventory, ensuring raw material and product availability, and supporting an agile and high-performing supply chain.

Working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, production, and logistics, you'll bring strategic thinking and data-led insight to forecast demand, manage inventory, and support the business in meeting customer expectations in a high-growth environment.

This is a hybrid position (3 days per week in-office), ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop demand plans to ensure 100% product availability and healthy stock levels.
• Partner with production, sales, and logistics to achieve 100% On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Use advanced forecasting tools and techniques to continually improve forecast accuracy.
• Optimise stockholding to balance availability with reduced excess inventory.
• Implement proactive measures to reduce inventory write-offs and increase cost-efficiency.
• Monitor customer and market trends to refine forecasting models.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that drive continuous improvement across planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience in demand planning, forecasting, or merchandising within an FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Experience with forecasting tools (e.g., Anaplan) is a plus.