Demand Planning Analyst

Location: Somerset (remote/hybrid travel to office expected)
Salary: c£40K + fantastic benefits
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making and delivering impactful insights? Do you have experience working with the UK’s top retailers and a strong background in demand planning? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you to join an innovative and growing food manufacturer.

The Company

A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of speciality food products, mainly branded into the retail sector. They are a good news story as they are going through fantastic growth, yet they retain their family feel and pride themselves on their excellent people culture!

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in developing accurate demand forecasts and providing actionable insights to drive business success. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient demand planning, category analysis, and strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning:
• Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and external factors to create short and long-term demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather relevant forecasting information.
• Refine forecasting models to improve accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Evaluate promotional impacts and contribute to promotional strategies.
• Category Analysis:
• Support the Category & Insight Manager with category reviews, retailer presentations, and insight projects.
• Analyse competitor performance and identify trends to inform future strategies.
• Update and present data for retailer meetings, highlighting performance enhancement opportunities.
• Conduct price/pack modelling to optimise decision-making.

About You
I am looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have:

• A background in demand planning in food manufacturing
• Proven experience working with the UK’s top retailers (ie; Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons).
• Proficiency in data platforms like Kantar or Nielsen, and excellent analytical skills with large datasets.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• A degree-level qualification, ideally in a business-related subject. Or, relevant working experience and life skills