Demand Planning Manager - Global FMCG business

Demand Planning Manager – Strategic leader Long term growth opportunities - development into Head of Demand Planning Strong stakeholder management and team management experience essential We’re supporting a well-known FMCG business with the hire of a Demand Manager to lead forecasting across a major grocery portfolio. This is a high-impact role with line management responsibility, where you'll play a key part in ensuring forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment and S&OP maturity across the business. You’ll lead a small team, work closely with Sales, Supply, Finance and Marketing, and take ownership of both short-term forecast delivery and longer-term demand planning insights. What you’ll be doing: Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners, coaching on forecasting techniques, systems and S&OP best practice Own the demand planning process across grocery customers, including base, promo, NPD and seasonal lines Improve forecast accuracy and bias by refining tools, assumptions and ways of working Actively support the continuous improvement of S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration Represent the demand planning function within the supply chain leadership community What they’re looking for: Proven experience in FMCG demand planning, ideally with 5 years’ experience in forecasting roles Line management experience – able to coach and build capability within a team Strong analytical skills, Excel and forecasting systems experience (e.g. Blue Planner or similar) A confident communicator with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability Someone with a collaborative, proactive mindset – values-led and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment What’s on offer: Competitive salary plus car allowance Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of paying out Hybrid working – based 2–3 days per week at their head office Private healthcare, cash plan and other wellbeing support 25 days holiday option to buy more Inclusive and values-driven culture, with a strong emphasis on employee development and cross-functional collaboration

Location: Slough, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025