Weetabix

Food Production

DemandPlanningManager

Burton Latimer, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Demand Planning Manager at Weetabix. Skills: Demand Planning, forecasting, Supply Chain, team management, stakeholder management. Own Monthly Account Reviews with Commercial teams to identify risks, opportunities, and align forecasts.. Provide data and highlight anomalies for the IBP Demand Review.”

What You'll Achieve.

improve forecast accuracy and KPIs; maximise profit; service levels; reduce write-offs

Industry & Context.

Food Production
Problems you'll solve

problem solve

Eligibility Requirements

6 Month FTC, 2/3 Days Onsite, Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must!, seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demand Planning experience, Detailed knowledge of Demand Planning tools and sales & demand forecasting, Understanding of process flows for product change, IBP (Integrated Business Planning), demand and supply planning, End to end knowledge of Supply Chain and commercial acumen, Experience managing a team and key stakeholders, communication, influencing skills, the ability to manage change and problem solve

Nice to Have

FMCG Supply Chain or Commercial experience working within the FMCG market

What You'll Do.

Own Monthly Account Reviews with Commercial teams to identify risks

Provide data and highlight anomalies for the IBP Demand Review.

Manage the Demand Planning team.

Drive continuous improvements in demand planning processes across all markets and customers.

Implement best practices using statistical models and segmentation tools to improve forecast accuracy and KPIs.

Ensure compliance with forecasting windows and maintain a robust 18-month rolling demand forecast.

Support short-term demand management to address supply challenges and excess stock

coordinating with Supply Chain and Account Teams.

Own forecast and inventory planning for NPD/Discontinuations to maximise profit

and reduce write-offs.

Participate in the Supply Chain Leadership Team.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Own Monthly Account Reviews with Commercial teams; coordinating with Supply Chain and Account Teams; Participate in the Supply Chain Leadership Team; Experience managing a team and key stakeholders

Communication Scope

communication; influencing skills

Full Job Description

### Demand Planning Manager - 6 Month FTC At Weetabix, we believe that **diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone**. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. **Closing date:** Thursday 21st May **Interview process:** Two Stage Process **Working pattern:** 2/3 Days Onsite, including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are committed to providing flexibility where needed. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you. ### Demand Planning Manager - 6 Month FTC ### **The Recipe (About the Role)** * Own Monthly Account Reviews with Commercial teams to identify risks, opportunities, and align forecasts. * Provide data and highlight anomalies for the IBP Demand Review. * Manage the Demand Planning team. * Drive continuous improvements in demand planning processes across all markets and customers. * Implement best practices using statistical models and segmentation tools to improve forecast accuracy and KPIs. * Ensure compliance with forecasting windows and maintain a robust 18-month rolling demand forecast. * Support short-term demand management to address supply challenges and excess stock, coordinating with Supply Chain and Account Teams. * Own forecast and inventory planning for NPD/Discontinuations to maximise profit, service levels, and reduce write-offs. * Participate in the Supply Chain Leadership Team. ### **The Ingredients (What we need from you)** _**Key Know How:**_ * Demand Planning experience. * Detailed knowledge of Demand Planning tools and sales & demand forecasting * Understanding of process flows for product change, IBP (Integrated Business Planning), demand and supply planni

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