Senior Demand Planner - Innovative High-Growth B-Corp Leader

Job Description

Senior Demand Planner — Innovative High-Growth B-Corp Leader

Hybrid working: 2 days per week based in Grays, Essex

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum + share scheme, pension, healthcare, life insurance, and holiday

Our client is a fast-growing, health-conscious, and innovative brand offering high-quality products aligned with modern wellness trends like keto, paleo, and allergen-free lifestyles. With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and ethical sourcing, they empower consumers to make informed nutritional choices.

Primary Responsibilities:

As Senior Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in forecasting product demand, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and fostering strong partnerships with contract packers and manufacturers. You will analyse market trends, historical data, and sales forecasts to ensure a seamless balance between supply and demand, minimizing stock discrepancies while meeting customer needs. Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing the demand plan and placing purchase orders.
2. Creating accurate forecast variance reports.
3. Collaborating closely with the sales team to validate customer forecasts and support new product launches.
4. Keeping internal stakeholders informed of any supply chain developments.
5. Overseeing purchasing and logistics functions, ensuring smooth operations with third-party logistics providers.
6. Securing the best cost prices through strategic supplier relationships.
7. Managing stock reconciliations and addressing unexpected fluctuations or disruptions in the supply chain.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Experience in demand planning or supply chain management, gained within the food, beverage, or wellness industry.
3. Proven experience managing relationships with contract packers and manufacturers.
4. Experience working with direct-to-consumer (D2C) business would be advantageous.
5. Strong knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, forecasting techniques, and supply chain operations.
6. Proficiency in Excel and forecasting software/tools such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
7. Excellent analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
8. Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal and external teams.
9. Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.

What Happens Next?

• Now: Apply today with your CV, which will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.
• First Stage: Teams call with the talent team and hiring manager.
• Second Stage: Competency interview onsite at our client’s HQ.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that allows everyone to be their authentic self.

While we would love to reply to all applicants, due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within 14 days, unfortunately, the role won’t be progressing. The position may be in the process of closing, so it could be a matter of timing. But no worries! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment to stay updated on new openings.

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