Demand Planning Manager in EC1

Job Description

Demand Planning Manager\n\nLeading FMCG Food Group\n\nLocation: North London\n\nSalary: £55k – £70k + Benefits\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nReporting directly to the Head of Planning & S&OP, you will be a key driver in professionalising the demand function and ensuring the business meets its ambitious growth and customer satisfaction targets.\n\nWith a transformation strategy in place, this role requires someone with a strong technical and analytical background, with excellent forecasting & S&OP\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a leadership position managing a direct team of four Demand Planners. You will own the statistical and customer forecast requirements, acting as the strategic bridge between Commercial and Operations.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four, setting objectives and driving high performance.\n\n * S&OP Ownership: Lead the demand input and output within the monthly S&OP cycle, facilitating consensus across departments.\n\n * Business Partnering: Work closely with Sales Directors and the Supply Planning Manager to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure product availability.\n\n * Data Analysis: Manage the review of historical sales data and trend analysis to produce accurate short, medium, and long-term projections.\n\n * Continuous Improvement: Drive forecast accuracy improvements and manage Demand Planning KPIs and reporting via Excel and Power BI.\n\nYour Skills & Experience\n\nTo be successful, you will be a highly analytical professional with a background in complex FMCG environments.\n\n * Experience: 5+ years in Demand Planning or Forecasting (FMCG background highly ).\n\n * Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Excel. Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced ERP/Planning systems is highly desirable.\n\n * S&OP Expertise: Proven experience in S&OP/SIOP processes and statistical modelling.\n\n * Leadership: A natural leader with the ability to influence Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders.\n\n * Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of budget management and the wider commercial impact of supply chain accuracy