Position Snapshot (External)

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: Demand Planner - Confectionery
Location: Preferably York based, however will consider the successful candidate being based in other Nestle locations.

Salary:Circa £35,000 depending on experience + potential 8% annual bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.  

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part time working arrangements for this role.

Position Summary

We have a great opportunity for an individual to join the Nestlé UK Supply Chain team as a Demand Planner.  

 
Do you have experience of a dynamic fast paced supply chain environment?  Do you have the ability to analyse and interpret data? Do you have the mind-set and initiative for continuous improvement?  

If so, then this could be the role you’re looking for. 

 
Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s largest food and beverage company. Nestlé's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company. 

We have more than 2000 brands worldwide, from global icons to local favourites, and here in the UK and Ireland we are major player within the food industry. However, at Nestlé it’s not just our big brands that matter, it’s our people. In the UK and Ireland, across numerous sites, we employ over 8000 people.   

A day in the life of a Demand Planner

The purpose of the role is to support the development of a robust Category Demand plan, successfully engaging in cross functional activities to ensure high levels of planning accuracy and customer service. 

 
The Category Demand and Supply Planning Manager will support you in achieving these objectives, however you will be afforded a high degree of responsibility early on in this largely autonomous role. Therefore, an overriding desire to not only achieve KPIs but to exceed them will be critical for success. 
  

 
Key responsibilities include: 

• Management of the 0–3-month horizon Demand Plan, in terms of execution of new product launches, product changes and minimising the impact of customer volatility on the demand plan.  

• Management of the 4–18-month horizon Demand Plan, in terms of participation in the monthly business planning process and cross functional interaction to develop the most robust forecast possible.  

• Working with the demand analyst to provide robust information to support optimum outputs from the statistical forecast process 

• Validating the demand plan using history, insight and current trends. 

• Assistance in the proactive management of short supply lines, working with Customer Facing Supply Chain, Sales Operations and Product Supply to minimise case failures 

• Play a pivotal role in forecast alignment between Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain  

• Support the Monthly Business Planning process and ensure relevant attendance at key meetings.      

What will make you successful

As the successful candidate, you will have experience working in Supply Chain (ideally within other Demand & Supply Planning roles or Customer Facing Supply Chain). Preferably you will have gained this experience within the FMCG sector establishing an understanding of the end-to-end process. 

 
You will have the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines and be able to achieve results and make an impact whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

Other competencies required are: 

 
• Proven ability to work as part of a virtual team and to work autonomously 

• Demonstrable analytical skills  
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively 
• Open to new ways of doing things 

In return, the Supply Chain team will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed. This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team.  

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 20/06/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
 

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!