Demand Planning Manager ***Premium FMCG Drinks Brand***
Location:Windsor - Hybrid 3 days per week office based
Salary:£70,000 to £75,000 Per annum + Benefits (Car, Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Holiday)
Our client is a well-known premium drinks brand with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. Known for their quality, innovation, and standout brand identity, they’re experiencing rapid growth across retail, e-commerce, and on-trade channels. They are now hiring a Demand Planning Manager to lead their forecasting and planning function. This is a key role in ensuring commercial and operational alignment, improving forecast accuracy, and developing a scalable S&OP process to support further growth. Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you’ll also be responsible for leading a team of 5 (both direct and indirect reports), so line management experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the demand planning process across the UK/IRE market and channels.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align forecasts with business strategy.
- Build and enhance forecasting models and planning tools to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Track and report on key planning KPIs, continuously identifying areas for improvement.
- Manage and develop a high-performing demand planning team.
- Support the evolution of the business’s S&OP framework.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience within FMCG sectors such as food, drinks, personal care, or pharmaceuticals.
- Strong line management experience, with a track record of developing and mentoring teams.
- Highly analytical with excellent Excel skills; familiarity with planning systems like SAP IBP is a plus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business with evolving priorities.
What Happens Next?🎬
- Now:Apply today with your CV, which will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.
- First Stage:Teams call with the talent team and hiring manager.
- Second Stage:Competency interview onsite at our client’s HQ.
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