# Demand Planning Manager

**Company:** [Weetabix](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9gohwmTvqvGUDqzE6Mg9CG.md)
**Location:** Burton Latimer, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## 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 planning. 
-   End to end knowledge of Supply Chain and commercial acumen
-   Experience managing a team and key stakeholders
-   Strong 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

### **Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)**

**Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits**

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

-   Annual bonus
-   Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
-   25 days annual leave increasing with service
-   Annual Salary review
-   Healthcare plan
-   Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

-   Continued investment in your personal development
-   Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
-   The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
-   Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
-   Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
-   Working Parents Support Group
-   Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: [https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/](https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/)

  
**Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.**

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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