Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager. The Demand Planner is responsible for accurately forecasting customer demand to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess stock. This role involves analysing sales trends, market data, and business intelligence to develop accurate demand forecasts that support production, procurement, and supply chain operations.





Key Responsibilities:




Accurately forecast customer demand to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess stock. Analyze sales trends, market data, and business intelligence to develop accurate demand forecasts that support production, procurement, and supply chain operations. Collaborate with commercial, retail, supply, and finance teams to gather input on promotional activities, new product launches, and market trends. Utilize statistical forecasting methods and demand planning software to enhance forecast accuracy, monitoring and adjusting based on real-time data. Work closely with supply chain, procurement, and production teams to align supply with demand forecasts, identifying inventory risks and supporting optimization initiatives.
As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:




Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and Excel. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and forecasting techniques. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.
In return for your hard work we will offer you:




Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave
You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.





At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.





We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.