Demand Analyst – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Demand Analyst – 6-month Fixed Term Contract

• Harrogate
• Up to £40,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Additional Company Benefits

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a Harrogate super brand who produce a globally recognised product within the FMCG industry. Their award-winning and distinctive product is manufactured on their Harrogate site and distributed to premium brands across the UK and beyond. As a result of their impressive international recognition, they now have plans to further increase their manufacturing capabilities and as such are searching for a Demand Analyst to join their talented team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will be joining a dynamic and growing team at a globally recognised FMCG manufacturer. As Demand Planner, you will be responsible for providing relevant and impactful analysis and forecasts to support the business in meeting all short term and strategic goals. You will utilise your expertise in data and manipulation to create and maintain a suite of comprehensive reports that will inform and support all business-wide decision-making processes. As this is a stand-alone role, you will be confident in working autonomously, however you will collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders, specifically the sales team, Finance Director, and Production Planner. The current structure of this role is under review and therefore this role is a 6-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing data to support and advise decision making on forecasting and demand planning.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to provide relevant and impactful data and reports for the sales team.
• Analysing and adjusting forecasts based on product trends, marketing and sales strategies, offering valuable trend analysis by product category.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to plan new product listing and manage volume increases efficiently.
• Utilising analytical expertise to identify areas for improvement, particularly in forecasting and making well-informed recommendations.
• Review historical sales trends and demand drivers to prepare accurate forecast data.
• Playing a vital role in supporting increased operational efficiency by providing up-to-date and historical data.

THE CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will be a highly analytical individual with an exceptional proficiency in Excel and previous experience within a demand focused FMCG role. You will have demonstrable experience managing, analysing, and manipulating a variety of data sets, with a strong focus on forecasting. We’re looking for an approachable yet confident individual who is able to work autonomously; deliver under pressure; deal with ambiguity; and to be a champion of continuous improvement.

We would love to speak to candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous demonstrable experience working within FMCG industry.
• Highly proficient in Excel; excellent knowledge and experience of data manipulation and analysis.
• Solid understanding and background in forecasting and demand planning.
• Highly motivate and proactive, with a logical and analytical approach to data analysis and problem-solving.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced demand planner or demand analyst with proven FMCG experience to join a dynamic and growing team in a globally recognised brand where you will play a pivotal part in their operational performance. If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV to jonny@wearemarmion.com. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We’d like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.