Demand Planner

South Croydon Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
As a key player of the Supply Chain team, the Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining the rolling forecast/demand plans and inventory holding of the business.
  • Exciting opportunity working for a fast-growing Food & Beverages company.
  • Forecasting and Demand Planning experience is required.

About Our Client

Fast growing brand in the Food & Beverages industry in London.

Job Description

  • Manage the portfolio wide demand planning process.
  • Deliver industry leading customer supply service level and minimise product waste through critical forecast reviews.
  • Manage phase in, phase out portfolio changes in our demand forecasting.
  • Working closely with the Customer supply and Commercial teams to align on customer demand forecasts.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the planning process, adopting it to the fast growing business's demands.
  • Forecasting and maintaining stock levels for Amazon Seller Central, Creating fulfilment drops and raising enquiries where required.
  • Collaborate with key leaders in the organisation to develop short- and long-term demand forecasts.
  • Utilise all data available to closely monitor actual demand vs. forecast to identify shortages/overages and identify actions to prevent service failures and excess inventory.
  • Manage stock movements between production and fulfilment sites, maximising efficiency.
  • Manage the ordering and supply of raw materials/products process from point of order through to delivery and maintain accurate inventory data and raw materials stock figures.

The Successful Applicant

  • The successful candidate needs to have a proven track record in Forecasting, Inventory Control and Planning
  • +3 years' experience in a demand planning or supply chain role, ideally within FMCG.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., APICS) is advantageous.
  • Food & Beverages or FMCG background is required.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualisation tools beneficial.
  • Solid track record of refining forecasts, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiencies.
  • Ability to dissect data, spot trends, and provide actionable insights swiftly and confidently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with all levels of the organization.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary Package.
  • Opportunity for Growth within a dynamic, and fast-growing FMCG brand.
Contact
Gabriel Rubio
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6646548
Phone number
+442072692266

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Demand Planning
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
South Croydon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gabriel Rubio
Consultant phone
+442072692266
Job reference
JN-012025-6646548