🚀 Senior Demand Planner - FTC 12 months

Senior Demand Planner – 12 Month FTC | Greater London

TalentPool Supply Chain is partnering with a leading Global FMCG business in the food and beverage sector to hire a hands-on, commercially savvy Senior Demand Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the 0–24 month forecast, shape supply-demand strategies, and work closely with both commercial and supply teams within a globally recognised, high-performing business.

What you’ll do:

• Own the UK brand forecast, monthly PEAK sign-off, and annual budget volumes
• Balance demand and supply, tracking risks, assumptions, and inventory strategies
• Lead Product Life Cycle Management: NPD input and delist forecasts
• Partner with commercial teams to reduce bias and improve forecast accuracy
• Support supply planning to ensure continuous supply, prioritisation, and inventory strategy
• Maintain and govern demand planning systems (OMP/APO) and implement best practices
• Track and report forecast consumption, waste, and OTIF performance
• Indirect line management: coaching Customer Demand Planners and interns

What we’re looking for:

• Forecasting experience and expertise within FMCG or consumer goods
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex data
• Excellent systems knowledge: Excel, SAP, OMP/APO preferred
• End-to-end supply chain understanding with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication, influencing, and leadership capabilities

Contract: 12 months, Greater London – hybrid options available

This is a hands-on, strategic role within a high-growth, globally recognised FMCG business – perfect for planners looking to influence supply chain strategy and drive measurable impact.