Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst Location: Somerset (remote/hybrid travel to office expected) Salary: c£40K fantastic benefits Contract Type: Permanent Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making and delivering impactful insights? Do you have experience in Food Manufacturing working with the UK’s top retailers and a strong background in demand planning? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you to join an innovative and growing food manufacturer. The Company A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of speciality food products, mainly branded into the retail sector. They are a good news story as they are going through fantastic growth, yet they retain their family feel and pride themselves on their excellent people culture About the Role As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in developing accurate demand forecasts and providing actionable insights to drive business success. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient demand planning, category analysis, and strategy execution. Key Responsibilities Demand Planning: Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and external factors to create short and long-term demand forecasts. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather relevant forecasting information. Refine forecasting models to improve accuracy and mitigate risks. Evaluate promotional impacts and contribute to promotional strategies. Category Analysis: Support the Category & Insight Manager with category reviews, retailer presentations, and insight projects. Analyse competitor performance and identify trends to inform future strategies. Update and present data for retailer meetings, highlighting performance enhancement opportunities. Conduct price/pack modelling to optimise decision-making. About You I am looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have: A background in demand planning in food manufacturing Proven experience working with the UK’s top retailers (ie; Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons). Proficiency in data platforms like Kantar or Nielsen, and excellent analytical skills with large datasets. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. A degree-level qualification, ideally in a business-related subject. Or, relevant working experience and life skills

Location: Somerset, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025