Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
We are looking for a detail‑driven Demand Planner to play a key role in delivering accurate forecasts across our product portfolio. You will work closely with Commercial, Marketing, retailers and internal supply chain teams to translate demand insights into robust, actionable forecasts that optimise service levels, minimise waste and support business growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, forecasting systems and stakeholders, and who thrives in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
- Build, maintain and continuously improve demand forecasts using Relex, incorporating sales, promotional and market intelligence
- Own short‑term forecast accuracy (weeks 0–5) and manage forecast performance against agreed KPIs
- Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing and retail partners to align demand, promotional and NPD plans
- Analyse historical sales data, identify demand drivers and challenge assumptions to improve forecast quality
- Communicate demand plans clearly to Production Planning and support wider planning activities, including seasonal planning and holiday cover
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Previous experience in demand planning, forecasting, planning or scheduling, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
- Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
- Experience using forecasting or planning systems (e.g. Relex or similar) and understanding of forecasting methodologies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with commercial teams and customers
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and committed to continuous improvement
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!