We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support. We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes. We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process Working pattern: Hybrid but you will need to flexible depending on team tasks and resources. Weetabix Wednesday is a non-negotiable where we all come into the office for business partnering and meetings. The recipe This role is designed to develop and uphold fundamental demand forecasting models tailored for our products and customers. You will leverage data from both internal and external sources while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve consensus. Your efforts will focus on ensuring forecast consistency and enhancing forecast accuracy, thereby supporting the Integrated Business Planning Process and providing volume input for Production, Inventory Planning, and Finance. Develop and maintain demand forecasts for a rolling 18-month period, collaborating with stakeholders. Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and demand planning processes. Lead Monthly Account Review meetings to identify risks and opportunities. Analyse historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data using statistical models. Coordinate research to refine forecasts based on updated sales and marketing assumptions. Provide input for inventory strategies on existing items and new products to maximise profit and customer service. Coordinate customer action plans with Supply Planning and oversee the Demand Management process as needed. Prepare and maintain reports for the demand planning process and forecast tables. Identify risks and opportunities related to forecasts. Work with Account Managers to forecast events like promotions and range changes. Requirements Non-negotiables Relevant experience as a Demand Planner. Able to demonstrate proficiency in numeracy, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods Understands commercial and customer environments and factors influencing sales and profit Effective data presentation skills Strong analytical, organizational &, decision making Great communication, influencing and teamworking Risk management and contingency planning skills Alignment to Weetabix values Are always curious to finding new ways to do business Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise Nice to haves: Knowledge of world-class demand planning systems Benefits Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits Annual bonus % Double matched ER contributed pension scheme Annual Salary review Healthcare plan We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer: Maternity Pay / Paternity leave Dependants and Carers Leave Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment Neonatal Care Leave Flexible Working Policies Working Parents Support Group Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/ Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. HaveYouHadYourWeetabix