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Demand Planner
About Us
The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery, founded by Gail Meija in 1993 as Gail Force. Originally supplying some of London’s most prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, we have grown into a business closely tied to the country’s best chefs, grocers, and foodservice partners.
Synonymous with quality, we’ve earned over 100 Great Taste Awards and held a Royal Warrant since 2016 (renewed in 2024). Our commitment to sustainable, nutritious food is embedded in our sourcing of ingredients, partnering with farmers and millers who align with our values.
Key Responsibilities
Every day presents opportunities to innovate and improve. In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, integrating:
- Historical data
- Market trends
- Promotional activities
- Customer demand analysis
- Use forecasting tools and software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to generate reliable short-term and long-term plans
- Analyse historical sales, market trends, and order patterns to refine forecasts
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to align forecasts with business goals
- Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production capabilities
- Coordinate with suppliers to optimise lead times and inventory levels
- Work with supply chain and logistics to avoid stockouts or excess inventory
- Present forecast accuracy reports and inventory performance metrics to senior management
- Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements
- Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to align supply with demand
- Track and improve forecast accuracy (e.g., Mean Absolute Percentage Error – MAPE)
- Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure on-time delivery targets are met
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related fields
- Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments and engage with stakeholders
- A high attention to detail in forecasting, reporting, and process optimisation
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Proactive problem-solving with a focus on efficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with experience in analysis tools
- Experience in inventory management and supply chain logistics
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What’s in It for You?
- Fresh baked goods daily (enjoy with family and friends)
- Percents off perks:
- 50% discount at GAIL’s
- 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets
- High-street retailer & restaurant discounts
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 24-hour GP access
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
At The Bread Factory, we care deeply about everything we do:
✦ We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we’ve upheld excellence in technique and ethics – always doing things the right way, not just the easy way.
✦ We Care about Baking: Every team member shares pride in creating beautiful, freshly baked products, knowing craftsmanship fuels our passion.
✦ We Care about Each Other: We act with respect, empathy, and support for our people, neighbours, and customers.
✦ We Care about Community: We champion sustainability and zero-waste practices without compromising nutritional quality.
✦ We Care about Nature: We reduce waste, support regenerative farming, and help renew and restore our planet.
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