Demand Planner

Demand Planner (Co. Antrim)

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global leader in foodservice distribution to recruit multiple Demand Planners for their growing team in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organisation with brilliant career development opportunities!

The Role

As Demand Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability within the distribution network to support commercial strategy and deliver exceptional service to customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-driven individual to join a strong leader in the food and drink industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast and order products to support sales and maximise availability.
• Reduce excess stock holding while minimising mark-downs, waste, and overstocks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective product supply.
• Collaborate with management on promotions and forward buys.
• Analyse sales data and reports to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Support the replenishment function in achieving and exceeding targets.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel essential; ERP/MRP system experience desirable, with training provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays and outside of standard office hours when required.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a large organisation with strong benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a market-leading organisation.
• Work in state of the art facilities
• A culture that values customer focus, collaboration, and innovation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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