Demand Planning Manager

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Demand Planning Manager

Leading FMCG Food Group

Location: North London

Salary: £55k – £70k + Benefits

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Planning & S&OP, you will be a key driver in professionalising the demand function and ensuring the business meets its ambitious growth and customer satisfaction targets.

With a transformation strategy in place, this role requires someone with a strong technical and analytical background, with excellent forecasting & S&OP

The Role

This is a leadership position managing a direct team of four Demand Planners. You will own the statistical and customer forecast requirements, acting as the strategic bridge between Commercial and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four, setting objectives and driving high performance.

* S&OP Ownership: Lead the demand input and output within the monthly S&OP cycle, facilitating consensus across departments.

* Business Partnering: Work closely with Sales Directors and the Supply Planning Manager to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure product availability.

* Data Analysis: Manage the review of historical sales data and trend analysis to produce accurate short, medium, and long-term projections.

* Continuous Improvement: Drive forecast accuracy improvements and manage Demand Planning KPIs and reporting via Excel and Power BI.

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will be a highly analytical professional with a background in complex FMCG environments.

* Experience: 5+ years in Demand Planning or Forecasting (FMCG background highly preferred).

* Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Excel. Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced ERP/Planning systems is highly desirable.

* S&OP Expertise: Proven experience in S&OP/SIOP processes and statistical modelling.

* Leadership: A natural leader with the ability to influence Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders.

* Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of budget management and the wider commercial impact of supply chain accuracy
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Location:
London
Salary:
£55,000 - £70,000 /annum + Benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
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