Demand Planner

About The Company

Our client is a high-growth, fast-paced business with its headquarters in Santry, Dublin. Operating within a dynamic commercial environment, the company is expanding its Purchasing Team as part of its continued success and commitment to operational excellence.

The culture is collaborative and ambitious, where people are encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and drive continuous improvement. Joining now means becoming part of a growing Purchasing Department with strong cross-functional partnerships and opportunities to influence how the business plans and manages demand.

The Work

As Demand Planner, you will be a key link between commercial and operational teams, owning and enhancing the company’s demand planning and forecasting processes. You will play a central role in ensuring reliable data, robust forecasts, and optimal stock availability to support confident decision-making.

• Serve as the primary user and guardian of the third-party demand planning tool, ensuring data integrity and trustworthy outputs for the Purchasing Team.
• Lead and participate in forecast review and validation meetings, providing clear reporting and insights on forecast accuracy.
• Support and strengthen S&OP practices by aligning demand planning activities with wider business objectives.
• Refine sales forecasts for existing products by collecting, validating, and analysing data to improve forecasting accuracy and service levels.
• Lead out-of-stock reporting and root cause analysis, recommending actions to minimise lost sales.
• Identify future inventory risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to Purchasing, Operations, and Sales.
• Manage phase-in and phase-out forecasting for obsolete ranges and new product introductions, reflecting these changes within the demand planning tool.
• Act as the forecasting interface between Purchasing and Sales, translating commercial insights into forecast adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Sales to refine inventory level targets within 3PL environments.
• Contribute to and learn from an experienced, expanding Purchasing Department, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

The ideal candidate is a structured, analytical professional with strong communication skills and a passion for improving planning processes. You are comfortable working with data, tools, and stakeholders at all levels to drive better business outcomes.

• Relevant third-level qualification, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in demand planning with involvement in S&OP processes.
• Strong proficiency in forecasting tools and methodologies.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Experience working with SQL-based ERP systems.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Highly detail-oriented with a structured, process-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• A genuine interest in learning about the company’s products, systems, and customers.
• Adaptable, eager to continuously improve, and comfortable operating in a growing function with evolving processes.

The Benefits

Joining this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the business plans, buys, and manages stock, within a supportive and growth-focused environment.

• Work at the company’s HQ in Santry, Dublin, within a high-paced, expanding Purchasing Department.
• Significant ownership of a newly implemented demand planning tool and core planning processes.
• Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and Sales teams.
• Opportunities to shape and strengthen S&OP practices and demand planning standards.
• Supportive team environment that encourages learning, sharing best practices, and professional growth.
• Experience in a growing business where your insights and recommendations are highly visible and valued.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The company is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe they are essential to innovation and better decision-making. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.