Demand Planning Executive 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.