Senior Demand Planner

Morgan McKinley are seeking a Senior Demand Planner to join leading FMCG organisation in Dublin.

The Senior Demand Planner will lead and optimise the demand planning process, ensuring robust cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement across the entire planning cycle. This is a strategic opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to take ownership of the end-to-end demand planning process while driving best-in-class IBP practices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end demand planning cycle, delivering accurate and data-driven forecasts across product portfolios.
• Facilitate and drive the monthly IBP process, ensuring strong alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Champion the local implementation and continuous adoption of the global IBP framework.
• Partner closely with commercial teams to incorporate market intelligence, promotional plans, and NPD launches into forecasts.
• Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements and reduce bias through structured KPI tracking and root cause analysis.
• Support scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and service excellence.
• Lead demand review meetings and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior planning team members where required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardisation, and data integrity.

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years' experience in Demand Planning within an FMCG or fast-paced consumer environment.
• Strong experience operating within an IBP/S&OP framework.
• Demonstrated success in driving forecast accuracy and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel skills and experience using planning systems (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into actionable business insights.