Job Description
Are you someone who thrives on turning data into action and building great relationships across teams and regions? We’re looking for a confident and collaborative Demand Planner to join a well-known FMCG business, working closely with international distributor partners and regional teams to help shape a strong, reliable demand plan.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that s constantly innovating and evolving and where your ideas and insights will directly impact business success.
What you ll be doing:
- Building strong relationships with commercial teams and global markets to create accurate demand plans that support business goals.
- Leading regular planning meetings with key markets to review forecasts and highlight risks or opportunities.
- Tracking trends, seasonality, and promotional activity to advise where the demand forecast may need adjusting.
- Supporting product launches by planning stock build and minimising excess or obsolete inventory.
- Using sales data, market insight and statistical tools to create a rolling 18-month forecast.
- Playing a key role in project teams for new product launches and range changes, ensuring stock is available and launches run smoothly.
- Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to share relevant information and help the wider supply chain perform at its best.
- Driving improvements in forecast accuracy and supporting performance tracking.
What we re looking for:
- Experience in a demand planning, supply planning or forecasting role (ideally in FMCG, retail or a fast-paced environment).
- Strong communication skills someone who s comfortable working across functions and cultures.
- A proactive mindset with great attention to detail.
- Experience working with data tools and forecasting systems (Excel, ERP, planning tools anything extra is a bonus!).
- Someone who s curious, collaborative and not afraid to speak up with ideas.
What s in it for you?
- The chance to work with globally recognised brands and make a real impact across international markets.
- A supportive team culture that values continuous improvement and development.
- A role that blends analytics, stakeholder engagement, and big-picture thinking.