Demand Planner

A leading organisation in Dublin is seeking a talented Demand Planner to join its team in a newly created role, driven by company growth. As a Demand Planner, you will be at the heart of ensuring product availability, optimising inventory levels, and driving operational excellence across the business.

What you'll do:

As a Demand Planner, you will:

• Develop accurate demand forecasts by analysing historical sales data, market trends, promotional activities, and customer insights to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained across all channels.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to gather relevant information and align on demand planning assumptions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy regularly and proactively identify variances or potential risks, implementing corrective actions to minimise stockouts or excess inventory.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on demand trends, forecast performance, and key metrics for senior management review.
• Utilise advanced planning tools and systems to manage data inputs efficiently and generate actionable insights that drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes.
• Participate actively in monthly Sales & Operations Planning meetings to communicate forecast updates, highlight challenges, and recommend solutions that support business objectives.
• Work with suppliers and logistics partners to coordinate replenishment schedules based on updated demand signals and lead time requirements.

What you bring:

Your background as a Demand Planner should include:

• Relevant academic qualifications such as a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics or related field are desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning or supply chain management within a consumer goods or manufacturing environment is essential for success in this role.

• Proficiency with forecasting software such as SAP APO, Oracle Demantra or similar advanced planning tools is highly desirable as it enables efficient data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical abilities with proven capability to interpret large datasets accurately and translate findings into practical recommendations are required.
• Experience participating in S&OP processes or similar collaborative planning forums demonstrates your ability to contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) is expected; familiarity with Power BI or other visualisation tools would be advantageous.
• A proactive attitude towards identifying process improvements reflects your commitment to continuous enhancement of supply chain operations.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates