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Demand Planning Manager – Grocery & StrategicCategory-leading FMCG brand | Hybrid working | Team leadershipWe’re supporting a well-known FMCG business with the hire of a Demand Manager to lead forecasting across a major grocery portfolio. This is a high-impact role with line management responsibility, where you'll play a key part in ensuring forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment and S&OP maturity across the business.You’ll lead a small team, work closely with Sales, Supply, Finance and Marketing, and take ownership of both short-term forecast delivery and longer-term demand planning insights.What you’ll be doing:Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners, coaching on forecasting techniques, systems and S&OP best practiceOwn the demand planning process across grocery customers, including base, promo, NPD and seasonal linesImprove forecast accuracy and bias by refining tools, assumptions and ways of workingActively support the continuous improvement of S&OP processes and cross-functional collaborationRepresent the demand planning function within the supply chain leadership communityWhat they’re looking for:Proven experience in FMCG demand planning, ideally with 5+ years’ experience in forecasting rolesLine management experience – able to coach and build capability within a teamStrong analytical skills, Excel and forecasting systems experience (e.g. Blue Planner or similar)A confident communicator with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilitySomeone with a collaborative, proactive mindset – values-led and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environmentWhat’s on offer:Competitive salary plus car allowanceAnnual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of paying outHybrid working – based 2–3 days per week at their head officePrivate healthcare, cash plan and other wellbeing support25 days holiday + option to buy moreInclusive and values-driven culture, with a strong emphasis on employee development and cross-functional collaboration