Demand Planner

Our client is a fast-growing international consumer products business whose brands are winning in more countries every year. Behind that growth are big plans and a strong focus on doing things well. The business is now investing heavily in its planning capability, with better forecasting, better tools and a new Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process built from scratch. This is a chance to join at an exciting time and help shape how the business plans for the future.

As Demand Planner, you’ll lead demand planning for international markets, covering both long-established territories and new markets the business is just entering. You’ll turn sales targets and market opportunities into realistic, data-led forecasts, working every day with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Procurement. You’ll run demand reviews, track forecast accuracy, spot trends, question assumptions and make sure supply plans match what’s coming. You’ll also improve forecasting processes, build reports the business can rely on and help create one agreed set of numbers for planning across the business. Your work will feed straight into commercial and supply decisions, so senior people will see the difference you make.

We’re looking for someone with at least 2–3 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply planning, ideally in a fast-moving, seasonal or trend-led sector such as consumer goods, retail, FMCG or toys. You’ll be highly analytical, with strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and experience of planning systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight or other reporting tools would be a real plus, as would time in an S&OP environment. You’ll have the confidence to present insights, challenge others constructively and turn complex data into clear business recommendations. Spanish would be a bonus, but it isn’t essential.

The salary is up to £55,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus, 33 days’ holiday and a private pension. The role is based in Central London with hybrid working. If you live in London, you can work two days a week from home, and if you live outside London, you can work three.

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