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Company Overview

JDM Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation and delivering high-quality, bespoke food solutions. Our passion for great flavors and fresh ingredients drives us to create products that delight consumers across retail, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.

Whether it’s a bulb of garlic or hand of ginger, right through to culinary masterpiece blends, we have the knowledge and mastery of flavour! We cover every meal occasion creating great breakfast compotes, savoury sauces and bases, dips and purées as well as sweet sauces – we have it all! We even make delicious fresh porridge in a traditional way that delights consumers around the UK every day.

About the job

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Planning team at JDM Food Group.

What you will be doing

As Demand Planner, you will manage the site forecast, oversee demand and analyse trend data to support product launches and delists, production schedules and material requirement. You will be customer facing and be able to drive our S&OP (Sales & Operations) process through analysing forecasting data from and through our customers.

What we are looking for

Working as part of the planning team, you will build relationships with our customers to form product specific insight to calculate demand expectations and build robust sales forecasts.

You will ensure the 52 week forecast is maintained by reviewing demand, promotional activity and overlaying against customer forecasts. This role involves a close working relationship with our commercial, marketing, finance and procurement teams in order to deliver accurate demand driven forecast plans.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need previous forecasting experience within an FMCG organisation, advanced computer skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems (SAP).

Your working hours

You will work from Monday to Friday, 08.30am – 5.00pm. The average working week is 40 hours.

You will also receive 33 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Why join JDM?

• Full induction and training from day one
• A supportive environment enabling you to thrive
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop within the business
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Healthcare, dental and optical reimbursement towards everyday health costs
• Employee discounts at supermarkets, electrical retailers and more
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea, coffee and hot drinks
• Company treat days
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee recognition and long service awards
• Refer a Friend scheme

Ready to apply?

If you are looking for a permanent job, like working as part of a team and are willing to learn, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and join our EPIC team at JDM.

Job Category: food manufacturing

Job Type: Monday - Friday

Job Location: Bicker, Boston

Salary/Rate: Competitive

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