Demand Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join a leading international FMCG business.

Working as part of a high-performing EMEA Supply Chain team, you'll be responsible for forecasting demand across multiple markets, supporting the S&OP process, and partnering with commercial and operational stakeholders to ensure products are available when customers need them. This role offers excellent exposure, career development and the chance to make a genuine impact within a fast-growing global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyse demand forecasts across EMEA markets.
• Collaborate with commercial teams and external partners to ensure forecasts accurately reflect market activity.
• Monitor demand trends, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate key insights to stakeholders.
• Support inventory optimisation by highlighting potential stock shortages, slow-moving stock and obsolescence risks.
• Maintain forecasting data within planning systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Play a key role in demand review meetings and the wider S&OP process.
• Support new product launches by aligning demand forecasts with launch plans and timelines.
• Produce and communicate forecasting performance metrics and planning insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting tools, systems and processes.

We're looking for an analytical and proactive planner who enjoys working cross-functionally and can confidently challenge and influence stakeholders.

You'll ideally have:

• 2+ years' experience in Demand Planning within an FMCG environment.
• Strong forecasting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within an S&OP framework.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving business.
• Experience with SAP IBP or similar demand planning tools would be advantageous.

If you're looking to take the next step in your demand planning career within a fast-growing global brand, we'd love to hear from you.

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