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Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth through accurate demand planning?

We are partnered with a global beverage brand on the hunt for a Demand Planning Manager!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Planning & Supply, you will lead the Demand Planning team, working cross-functionally to ensure forecast accuracy, optimize volume planning, and enhance the Monthly S&OP process. Your insights will directly influence business decisions, driving performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring alignment across sales, operations, and customers. Line manage a team of demand planners, fostering development and high performance. Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery performance. Develop and implement demand planning KPIs, root cause analysis, and performance monitoring tools. Support executive reviews with clear reporting on forecast accuracy, inventory, and operational KPIs. Lead demand planning system projects (SAP APO/ECC, BI) and process improvements. Identify opportunities to enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

8+ years in FMCG, with a minimum of 6 years in a Demand Planning / S&OP role. Proven experience implementing demand planning KPIs and S&OP processes. Strong SAP (APO/ECC) and BI experience. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated success in project/change management and cross-functional collaboration. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities. Flexible with working hours to accommodate different time zones.

About You

Passionate, energetic, and committed to delivering results. Strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset. Self-starter, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. BA/BS degree in Business or related field; additional European is a plus.

Apply today!

Email: nathan.collinson@advocate-group.co.uk

We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.

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