Job Description

Demand Planner

- Due to our continued growth and success we are looking for two Demand Planners to join our Operations team. One of these roles will be based in our Coedpoeth Bakery (LL11 3RD) with the other based at our Ash Road Bakery (LL13 9UG). The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs.

What would you get for working here?

If you are you a commercially-minded Demand Planner looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth FMCG environment, with the experience and skills we are looking for, then you will receive a total reward package that includes:

A competitive salary of between 32,000 and 36,000 p/a DOE

8% Pension Contribution

28 days annual leave (Inc of Bank Holidays)

250 refer-a-friend scheme

Access to an exclusive employee benefits/discounts platform where you can save s on your everyday spends

Excellent coffee machines available free-of-charge

Professional development opportunities and qualifications

A progressive working environment that puts its people at the heart of what it does

Great opportunity for career development

What would you be doing?

Our Vision as a business is to be the "Go-to" supplier of bakery products, working nationally with retailers such as M&S, Tesco, JS Sainsbury and Waitrose on their premium private label range and regionally through the Village Bakery brand. In achieving this vision, we want to be recognised as a family business that continually invests in the future through the development of our people, quality and food safety culture, equipment and processes.

As a member of the Operations team you will be directly contributing to this vision through your core tasks and responsibilities these will include, but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical tools and market insights. Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure alignment of forecasts with business objectives. Lead monthly Demand Reviews and support the Sales and Operations Planning process to drive consensus-based forecasts. Monitor and report forecast accuracy, identifying key drivers behind variances. Analyse trends, promotions, and customer data to inform short- and long-term planning. Continuously improve forecasting processes and tools.
Organising and managing the Company's apprenticeship programmes, liaising with relevant departments, to ensure an effective pipeline of talent into the business

What you'll bring?

The successful candidate for this role will need to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and attributes:

Proven experience in a demand planning or forecasting role, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with forecasting software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, Anaplan, Stevens) is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person