Demand Planner

Burton
5 days ago
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About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Demand Planner to join our supply chain team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimising product and materials planning across our operations. This position is ideal for someone with prior FMCG demand planning experience—especially within packaging, food, or pharmaceutical sectors.

Initially, this role is based full-time at our Lincolnshire office, with travel to our other manufacturing site. Once fully trained and competent, hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Materials Planning

  • Manage supply of finished products to meet customer demand and delivery requirements

  • Plan manufacturing needs and ensure efficient communication with production and transport teams

  • Order and manage the supply of raw materials and packaging from multiple suppliers

  • Review forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid disruption to production

  • Proactively manage supplier relationships to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) deliveries

    Supply Chain Coordination

  • Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve service or stock issues quickly

  • Lead investigations and complaints handling with a continuous improvement mindset

  • Support internal administration including sales/purchase order creation, inter-company transfers, and use of customer portals

    About You:

    Skills & Experience

  • Strong FMCG demand planning background (packaging, food or pharma preferred)

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential

  • Highly analytical, detail-focused and confident working with numbers

  • Effective communicator, especially via email, with strong written and verbal skills

  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across functions

  • Proactive, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities

    If you’re a proactive planner looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced and dynamic business, we’d love to hear from you

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