The EMEA Demand Planner will own the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned markets, categories and customers, developing accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts using multiple data sources, business intelligence and commercial insight. The role will facilitate demand reviews with Sales, Marketing and Commercial teams, challenging assumptions where required and ensuring forecasts reflect promotions, new product launches, discontinuations, customer activity and wider market trends.

Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning and Finance, the Demand Planner will build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure demand plans are aligned with commercial plans, supply constraints and business requirements. The role will support the delivery of a consensus forecast into the S&OP process and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and wider business planning activities.

The Demand Planner will monitor demand signals, forecast accuracy and bias, identifying risks and opportunities and conducting root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement. Through data-led recommendations, the role will influence stakeholders, improve forecast quality and accountability, and ensure adherence to planning standards and governance.

The role will also utilise SAP, SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP to support forecasting, reporting and KPI analysis, while contributing to system enhancements, process improvements and wider demand planning projects.

• Key Performance IndicatorsForecast Accuracy & Bias
• Inventory Value & Working Capital
• Product Availability / Fill Rate
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Forecast Timeliness & Compliance

About You

• Minimum 2+ years' experience within a Demand Planning function.
• Experience contributing to S&OP processes.
• Experience using SAP, SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP, or similar business planning systems.
• Strong understanding of data forecasting, statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence.
• Experience working with Far East and/or long lead-time (LLT) suppliers.
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of the factors that influence demand and forecast performance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Colleague discount
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
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