Senior Demand Planner - Fixed Term Contract

Senior Demand Planner – 6 month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Demand Planner to join our client a drinks business based in Central Lonson on a 6-month fixed-term contract . This role is central to generating, analysing, and publishing the 1–24 month market forecast within the GB market.

You’ll work closely with Commercial, Supply Planning, and Innovation teams to ensure a high-quality demand signal, accurate promotional planning, and inventory balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly checks to ensure demand planning master data in APO is accurate and error-free.
• Review and apply appropriate statistical forecasting models, incorporating historical trends and market growth assumptions.
• Cleanse historical data to improve model reliability and remove anomalies.
• Contribute to monthly S&OP cycle meetings with detailed forecast insights.
• Apply promotional and seasonal overlays to generate precise stock phasing across the network.
• Provide weekly performance updates, flagging forecast exceptions and proposing recovery actions.
• Develop root cause analysis packs for key KPIs, designed for senior stakeholder visibility.
• Monitor and optimise product shelf life and stock ageing across the network.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong experience in Demand Planning ideally from a FMCG background
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or SQL knowledge preferred
• Understanding of the full supply chain and the interconnectivity of planning roles
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of translating data into clear insights.
• Able to constructively challenge and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on automating manual processes where possible.

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 2 days a week.

The salary banding is from £55,000 – £65,000 + bonus and benefits.