Demand Planner - London
Key Skills for This Role
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You will
• Lead the 24-month demand planning cycle for the UK & Ireland business • Generate statistical forecasts and incorporate business intelligence into planning • Align demand plans with the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process • Translate commercial activities into accurate forecasts (e.g., product launches, promotions, contracts) • Monitor and improve KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Service Levels, and Waste Reduction • Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams • Prepare and contribute to monthly S&OP meetings • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in our demand planning processes
We’re looking for someone who thrives in an international, fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams.
You have
o A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Supply Chain or a Commercial field) with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years o A strong commercial mindset and customer focus o Solid knowledge of SAP and other planning tools; familiarity with OMP is a plus o Excellent analytical skills—Power BI experience is a bonus o A proactive, pragmatic approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo o Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented mindset
What we offer:
Ready to Join Our Team?
For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
Salary: gross £52-56K
Office Based Contract: 50% inoffice attendance
Bonus: Up to 12.5% annual bonus
Pension: Up to 13.7% employer contribution (age-dependent)
Healthcare: Optional private medical cover (BUPA) + Medicash
Death in Service: 4x salary
Group Income Protection Scheme
Holiday: 25 days + 8 UK bank holidays
Flex Benefits (Non contractual): Summer Hours (2 hours/week for personal wellness, including earlier Friday finish option – July & Aug) Winter Wellness (2 hours/week for personal wellness, excluding earlier Friday finish option – Dec - Feb)Birthday off (+1 day annual leave) 4pm Friday finishes (standard weeks) £26/month WFH broadband allowance Access to ‘Help at Hand’ wellbeing support for employees & family
Why work with us:
An inspiring purpose
Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.
A cooperative culture
Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success
A tangible impact
Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus
Your growth fuels ours
We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.
Do you have any questions?
Please contact our recruiter
About FrieslandCampina
A global dairy cooperative producing dairy products and ingredients.
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