Position details
DEMAND PLANNER / ANALYST
Location
Salary
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Reference
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Salary
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Irlam
£33000
20/07/2026
NJR16856
Plus Benefits
£33000
20/07/2026
NJR16856
Plus Benefits
DESCRIPTION
Our client, a supplier of fast-moving consumer goods to the retail and trade sector now has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner / Analyst to join their team in Irlam.
Main Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will have ownership of a key customer account and will be responsible for forecasting both manufactured and purchased goods using historic sales, seasonal trends and promotional plans. It is critical that the candidate has a collaborative approach and is comfortable working in a customer facing role as well as cross functionally within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Use customer EPOS and shipment history to produce accurate sales forecasts and plan these in SAP.
Work collaboratively with the customer to agree promotional forecasts and challenge these where necessary.
Run regular meetings with the customer and share updates on service level, supply risks and discuss any proposed changes to the forecasts.
Maximise customer service level by troubleshooting supply issues and working with other departments to find solutions.
Lead a weekly forecast meeting and use analysis to share proposed changes with commercial colleagues and agree these collaboratively.
Identify risks and opportunities within the plan to help protect supply, manage stock levels and enable sales.
Basic knowledge of all customer accounts to provide holiday cover.
Work to established KPIs.
It will be necessary to work cross functionally and on occasion visit customers.
Experience Required:
High attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Good people management skills are crucial.
A high level of competency in Excel is required
Previous demand management experience.
Previous SAP experience would be an advantage as would working in an FMCG environment.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16856
Main Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will have ownership of a key customer account and will be responsible for forecasting both manufactured and purchased goods using historic sales, seasonal trends and promotional plans. It is critical that the candidate has a collaborative approach and is comfortable working in a customer facing role as well as cross functionally within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Use customer EPOS and shipment history to produce accurate sales forecasts and plan these in SAP.
Work collaboratively with the customer to agree promotional forecasts and challenge these where necessary.
Run regular meetings with the customer and share updates on service level, supply risks and discuss any proposed changes to the forecasts.
Maximise customer service level by troubleshooting supply issues and working with other departments to find solutions.
Lead a weekly forecast meeting and use analysis to share proposed changes with commercial colleagues and agree these collaboratively.
Identify risks and opportunities within the plan to help protect supply, manage stock levels and enable sales.
Basic knowledge of all customer accounts to provide holiday cover.
Work to established KPIs.
It will be necessary to work cross functionally and on occasion visit customers.
Experience Required:
High attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Good people management skills are crucial.
A high level of competency in Excel is required
Previous demand management experience.
Previous SAP experience would be an advantage as would working in an FMCG environment.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16856
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