Demand Planning Executive
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
* Location: Gloucester (Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: 25K, + 2K after probation
We are seeking a Demand Planning Executive to join a dynamic team within the Drinks Division of a leading FMCG company. This role is crucial for managing the demand side of the Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring accurate future demand forecasts. The successful candidate will be a pivotal link between various departments including sales, marketing, commercial, finance, and supply/operations.
Responsibilities:
* Generate and update a rolling 12–15-month statistical forecast monthly, ensuring accuracy by reviewing all products/customers according to priority.
* Incorporate inputs from marketing, sales, and finance into the forecast to reflect comprehensive market intelligence and promotional activities.
* Lead the Business Unit Demand Review and Divisional Demand Review meetings, providing essential inputs and ensuring all constraints from previous cycles are communicated.
* Update forecasts as necessary following demand review meetings and approve promotional activities based on volume-related elements.
* Work closely with the sales team to manage risks and opportunities at the customer level, ensuring a clear division-wide view.
* Measure and monitor core KPIs, creating action plans for consistent over/underperformance and providing root cause analysis for forecast inaccuracies.
* Assist the sales team in adjusting forecasts based on the latest insights, ensuring exceptional increases or decreases are accurately submitted.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Graduates preferred; however, relevant experience will also be considered.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data across multiple brands and sales channels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with all organisational levels.
* Understanding of Supply Chain and Commercial principles is advantageous.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Sound judgement in prioritisation and decision-making.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
* Flexible working hours, core hours 10-4PM
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
* Engaging and supportive work environment.