Demand Planner

Morgan McKinley are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to join a leading company in the FMCG sector on on 12 month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in forecasting demand, ensuring optimal stock levels, and minimizing out-of-stock situations. This position requires strong forecasting skills and proficiency in both SAP and Excel to manage demand planning and inventory processes effectively.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for FMCG products using historical data, market trends, and inputs from sales, marketing, and key account management.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between demand planning, inventory management, production, and procurement functions.Analyze inventory data and ensure that safety stock levels are set appropriately to mitigate the risk of stockouts and excess inventory.Coordinate with inventory management and production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing holding costs and obsolescence.Use SAP and Excel to extract and manipulate data for demand planning and reporting.Identify potential risks to supply chain performance, such as supply constraints, economic changes, or competitor activity, and recommend mitigation strategies.Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and supply chain strategies.Key requirements3+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management within the FMCG sector.Proven experience in working with complex forecasting models and improving forecast accuracy.Proficient user of SAP (demand planning modules) and Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros).Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.