Demand Planner
A leading FMCG business based in Manchester are recruiting for a Demand Planner to join their team for a 12 month FTC. As Demand Planner you will be responsible & accountable for building, reporting and the quality of the 0-24 month forecast for the brands/ channels you supervise, working cross functionally with key stakeholders to drive service levels and OTIF with key customers.
About the role:
- Prepare/guarantee the UK forecast for PEAK demand process/ Support/Forecast annual volume process, accountable for Demand – Supply balancing 0-24 months, including risk management and assumptions tracking
- Product Life Cycle Management: NPD forecasting input, leading regular SKU classification & rationalisation reviews
- Engage with commercial teams to drive forecast accuracy & consistently reduce forecast bias by challenging assumptions, driving technical consistency and support activity planning
- Collaborate with supply planning to guarantee continuous supply, prioritisation and inventory strategies.
- Focus on the tracking and reporting of supply movements/forecast consumption, waste performance and stock position
- Responsible for core KPIs: Forecast Accuracy & Bias, Waste, NPD OTIF.
- Proactively challenge the status quo by questioning both short-term and long-term assumptions if needed
- Be able to communicate effectively the changes made to the forecast
About the person:
- Must be available for an imminent start
- Previous experience working with a demand planning role
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a customer centric mindset
- FMCG background would be preferred
- SAP experience would be desirable
To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com
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Contract Type: Temporary
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Supply Chain
Industry: FMCG
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Manchester
TEMPORARYJob Reference: 7V03B1-DF45A0EA
Date posted: 5 August 2025
Consultant: Susannah Meadows
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