Senior Demand Planner in London

Ignite are delighted to be partnering with a fast‑growing FMCG challenger with huge momentum behind them, the business is gearing up for an ambitious scale‑up plan to reach £50m within the next two years. They are now looking for an exceptional Senior Demand Planner to sit at the heart of sales, supply chain and operations, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. This role is ideal for someone ready to set up demand planning within a true challenger environment, where pace is high, processes are evolving and impact is visible daily. Short shelf‑life or chilled experience is a strong advantage.

What will you be doing?

• Building and maintaining demand forecasts across retail and foodservice channels
• Supporting daily, weekly and monthly forecasting cycles, incorporating sales data, promotions, seasonality and NPD launches
• Partnering closely with Sales, Operations and NPD to understand demand shifts, risks and opportunities
• Translating forecasts into clear supply and production plans, accounting for short shelf life, lead times and capacity constraints
• Monitoring stock, service levels, waste and freshness KPIs, flagging risks early and proposing actions
• Supporting planning for new SKUs, seasonal products and promotions
• Helping evolve planning processes, data accuracy and reporting as the business scales
• Producing clear, simple insights and reports to support decision‑making

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in demand planning, production planning or supply planning within FMCG challenger brands
• Exposure to chilled, fresh or short shelf‑life products strongly preferred
• Experience with forecasting tools or ERP systems (Unleashed highly desirable)
• Highly detail‑oriented and analytical, confident using Google Sheets (pivots, formulas, basic analysis)
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, comfortable taking ownership in a fast‑paced environment
• Naturally curious and proactive, with a genuine interest in food, FMCG and supply chains
• A clear, confident communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally

What happens next?

Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our Ignite team. First Stage: Teams call with the Founder. Second Stage: Present a task. Third Stage: Meet CFO.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.