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Demand Planner EMEA – HYBRID - Leading FMCG Brand
Forecast the future, fuel the present – bring your demand planning skills to a bold brand that thrives on pace and innovation.
Company Overview
Our client is a NASDAQ-listed global FMCG powerhouse, operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa since 2008. With a bold, distinctive brand identity and a fast-growing category, they thrive on pace, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. This is a culture where driven, passionate and resourceful individuals are empowered to take ownership, deliver results, and make a real impact.
Position Overview
As Demand Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the supply chain across EMEA. Working within the Operations team, you’ll build and maintain 12–24 month forecasts, ensuring accuracy of 90–95% by combining historic data with sales and marketing insights.
You’ll be the link between commercial teams and co-packers, driving the S&OP process, preventing stock-outs, and minimising slow-moving inventory. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is motivated by seeing their analysis directly impact product availability and business performance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update finished goods demand in SAP IBP
- Analyse trends and communicate significant demand changes to stakeholders
- Share forecasts with co-packers/factories to align production schedules
- Monitor inventory to identify slow-moving or obsolete stock risks
- Take proactive action to prevent potential stock-outs across the supply chain
- Collaborate with NPD team on launch planning and timelines
- Lead demand review meetings with distribution partners and cross-functional teams
- Support the S&OP Manager in delivering effective Sales & Operations Planning processes
- Track forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ demand planning experience (FMCG ideal; retail, pharma, automotive also considered)
- Strong understanding of S&OP processes and demand planning methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modelling, scenario analysis)
- Experience with SAP IBP highly desirable
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Graduate-level education or equivalent qualification
- Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure
- Team player mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Second European language is desirable but not essential
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Competitive package
£50K base + 12.5% bonus + 5% matched pension + healthcare
This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 2 – 3 times a week.
West London / M4 Corridor / Home Counties
How to Apply
If you’re looking to advance your career in demand planning and want to join a bold, fast-growing FMCG brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to apply for this opportunity.
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