We are supporting a leading international FMCG food manufacturer with a portfolio of well-established consumer brands. Operating across multiple markets, the business is seeking a Demand Planner to join its Supply Chain function and play a central role in coordinating key business projects, product launches and portfolio activities.
This is a highly visible position that sits at the heart of the organisation, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Category, Customer Service and Logistics teams. The successful candidate will act as the key link between multiple stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, risks are managed proactively and business priorities remain on track.
The role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative international business that continues to invest in innovation, operational excellence and growth. Working across a variety of projects and initiatives, this position would suit an individual who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes and driving successful project delivery within a fast-paced FMCG environment.Supply Chain plays a critical role in supporting business growth, delivering successful product launches and ensuring operational excellence across multiple markets.
- The RoleLead and coordinate cross-functional supply chain projects from initiation through to implementation.
- Manage new product launches, product changes, productivity initiatives and portfolio activities.
- Work closely with Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Category teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitor project timelines, risks and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
- Coordinate stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure projects remain aligned to business objectives.
- Support portfolio planning activities and project prioritisation processes.
- Ensure accurate product and project information is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop reporting and tracking tools to monitor project progress and performance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and project management processes.
- The CandidateExperience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proven project management experience within Supply Chain, Operations, Planning, Commercialisation or Change Management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple functions.
- Excellent organisational and planning capability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience working within complex, cross-functional business environments.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive effective solutions.
- Previous experience supporting product launches, business change or supply chain projects would be highly advantageous.