DEMAND PLANNER

My Client is a leading global FMCG Organisation - their brands are iconic ! and well know and due to continued growth are looking to recruit a DEMAND PLANNER to join their Team. This is a gem of an opportunity ! a unique one as you will very closely with colleagues across Foodservices and Retail and you will be expected to bring insights from the data but also deliver on forecasting targets.Yes the brands are iconic but what really stands out is the culture of the organisation- I have been in Recruitment a long time – particularly in FMCG Recruitment- and hands down this is one of the tightest; most collaborative businesses to work for ! The Directors lead by example and I placed the Commercial Manager- Darren in this role. ( Darren is also hiring manager and he is a massive sell to this role ! )Darren is quietly spoken- but fair calm supportive and very commercial with a very strong FMCG background- he knows the trade inside out and he said “ The business has exceeded expectations and we are on track to have a great year ! The culture is a really strong one Denis where everyone rows in together- For this role, Denis I am looking for someone who is strong on numbers, but key aspect is forecasting- how are performing versus forecasting; you have to be on top of the numbers but you must also be able to present- as you present to Senior Management too- who are all very personable- and great leaders too ! and that is one really good aspect is the exposure you will get to Senior management/ leaders in the business too."** For this role, you must have 3-5 years FMCG demand planning/ supply chain experience- and forecasting experience is a must **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Develop strategic plans with to target Foodservices and Retail channels using CACI geomapping and Euromonitor data.• Identify new business opportunities and build data-led business cases for deployment.• Lead relationships with Business Development Teams (Head Office and Field), supporting new account generation and maintaining regular engagement.• Act as the Irish lead for CACI geo-mapping, managing provider relationships and reporting processes.• Maintain and update the prospect database, ensuring a clear pipeline using new CRM tools.• Deliver regular reports and insights to the Line Manager/ Commercial Manager and wider business.• Own forecast KPIs including Accuracy, Bias, Forecast Value Add and Extreme Bias.• Translate business insights into demand drivers to improve auto-forecast models.• Lead transitions such as innovations, phase-ins/outs, and discontinuations with precise forecast inputs.• Apply exception-based planning to focus on high-impact SKUs. and align volume forecasts with financial projections across various timelines.• Monitor forecast building blocks and support portfolio segmentation and management.KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: A degree in a business-related field (e.g. Finance, Legal, or similar) is preferred, along with strong systems knowledge and analytical capability.• Stakeholder Engagement: Confident engaging across multiple levels with Concessionaires, third-party providers, and internal teams, building strong and effective relationships.• Self-Starter Mentality: Highly motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the drive to achieve both individual and team goals.• Data & Insight Expertise: Skilled in interpreting complex data and translating it into clear, actionable insights and reports. Able to challenge assumptions and support data-led decision-making.To apply for this role, please send your application/ CV to denis@amicus.ie or call Denis on 087 977 2742 for a confidential conversation.