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Posted 3 days ago
Demand Planning Manager - Burton Latimer
The Weetabix Food Company
📍 Ketton
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Job description
<h2 id="job-description-title">Description </h2><h3>Demand Planning Manager - 6 Month FTC </h3><p>At Weetabix, we believe that <strong>diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone </strong>. Were committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belongwhere different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. </p> <p><strong>Closing date: </strong> Thursday 21st May<br><strong>Interview process: </strong> Two Stage Process<br><strong>Working pattern: </strong> 2/3 Days Onsite, including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - its a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are committed to providing flexibility where needed. </p><p>Were happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processjust let us know how we can support you. </p> <h3>Demand Planning Manager - 6 Month FTC </h3><h3><strong>The Recipe (About the Role) </strong> </h3><ul><li>Own Monthly Account Reviews with Commercial teams to identify risks, opportunities, and align forecasts. </li><li>Provide data and highlight anomalies for the IBP Demand Review. </li><li>Manage the Demand Planning team. </li><li>Drive continuous improvements in demand planning processes across all markets and customers. </li><li>Implement best practices using statistical models and segmentation tools to improve forecast accuracy and KPIs. </li><li>Ensure compliance with forecasting windows and maintain a robust 18-month rolling demand forecast. </li><li>Support short-term demand management to address supply challenges and excess stock, coordinating with Supply Chain and Account Teams. </li><li>Own forecast and inventory planning for NPD/Discontinuations to maximise profit, service levels, and reduce write-offs. </li><li>Participate in the Supply Chain Leadership Team. </li> </ul> <h3><strong>The Ingredients (What we need from you) </strong> </h3><p><em><strong>Key Know How: </strong> </em> </p><ul><li>Demand Planning experience. </li><li>Detailed knowledge of Demand Planning tools and sales & demand forecasting </li><li>Understanding of process flows for product change, IBP (Integrated Business Planning), demand and supply planning. </li><li>End to end knowledge of Supply Chain and commercial acumen </li><li>Experience managing a team and key stakeholders </li><li>Strong communication, influencing skills, the ability to manage change and problem solve </li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Nice To Have: </strong> </em> </p><ul><li>FMCG Supply Chain or Commercial experience working within the FMCG market </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits) </strong> </h3><p><strong>Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits </strong> </p> <p>We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work. </p> <ul><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us) </li><li>25 days annual leave increasing with service </li><li>Annual Salary review </li><li>Healthcare plan </li><li>Discounted Weetabix products </li> </ul> <p>To support our employees, we also offer: </p> <ul><li>Continued investment in your personal development </li><li>Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership) </li><li>The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities </li><li>Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave </li><li>Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care </li><li>Working Parents Support Group </li><li>Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy </li> </ul> <p>To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: </p><p><br><strong>Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. </strong> </p><p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship. </p><p>We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support </p><p> #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix </p> <p><p><strong><em>Benefits </em> </strong> </p><p><em>Check out our website for more information: </em> </p><ul><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Double matched ER contributed pension scheme </li><li>Annual Salary review </li><li>Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) </li> </ul><p><em><strong>Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. </strong> </em> </p><p>#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix </p> </p>
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