We are seeking a skilled Demand Management Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of a key customer account and be responsible for forecasting both manufactured and purchased goods using historic sales, seasonal trends, and promotional plans. This role requires a collaborative approach, with the ability to work in a customer-facing capacity as well as cross-functionally within the business.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role with strong people management skills.
• High level of competency in Excel.
• Previous experience in demand management is preferred.
• Experience with SAP would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment is desirable.

At Kingsland Drinks Group, we believe in celebrating our team’s hard work and passion. That’s why we offer a generous glass-full of benefits to make your experience with us as rewarding as possible:

• Generous holiday entitlement that grows with your length of service.
• A company day off at Christmas to spend quality time with your loved ones.
• Massive discounts on wine and spirits from our company shop – cheers to that!
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Life assurance cover after just three months of service.
• A ‘recommend a friend’ reward scheme – many of our team work alongside their loved ones!
• Wellbeing resources, including Mental Health First Aiders, free counselling via an EAP, and a wellbeing app. Your health and happiness matter to us.
• Health checks including diabetes and blood pressure monitoring, plus stop smoking advice.
• Training and development opportunities for all, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Hands-on involvement with new product development, including wine and spirit tastings – bring your palate to the party!
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.
• Local community engagement opportunities and discounts for Salford Reds rugby tickets

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use customer EPOS and shipment history to produce accurate sales forecasts and plan these in SAP.
• Work collaboratively with the customer to agree on promotional forecasts and challenge these where necessary.
• Run regular meetings with the customer and share updates on service levels, supply risks, and proposed forecast changes.
• Maximise customer service levels by troubleshooting supply issues and working with other departments to find solutions.
• Lead a weekly forecast meeting and use analysis to share proposed changes with commercial colleagues, agreeing on these collaboratively.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the plan to help protect supply, manage stock levels, and enable sales.
• Maintain basic knowledge of all customer accounts to provide holiday cover.
• Work to established KPIs.

THIS ROLE COMES WITH A GLASS-FULL OF BENEFITS!

At Kingsland Drinks Group, we believe in celebrating our team’s hard work and passion. That’s why we offer a generous glass-full of benefits to make your experience with us as rewarding as possible:

• Generous holiday entitlement that grows with your length of service.
• A company day off at Christmas to spend quality time with your loved ones.
• Massive discounts on wine and spirits from our company shop – cheers to that!
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Life assurance cover after just three months of service.
• A ‘recommend a friend’ reward scheme – many of our team work alongside their loved ones!
• Wellbeing resources, including Mental Health First Aiders, free counselling via an EAP, and a wellbeing app. Your health and happiness matter to us.
• Health checks including diabetes and blood pressure monitoring, plus stop smoking advice.
• Training and development opportunities for all, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Hands-on involvement with new product development, including wine and spirit tastings – bring your palate to the party!
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.
• Local community engagement opportunities and discounts for Salford Reds rugby tickets.

At Kingsland Drinks Group, our door is open to talent from all backgrounds. If you’ve got the drive, determination, and passion to succeed, there’s a place for you here. Join our team and raise a glass to your next big career move – with us as your partner in ‘wine.’
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M44 6BD
Reference ID: DEMMANA