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Permanent, days-based role (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week)

We are currently seeking a Demand Forecasting Specialist to join our team. This role will provide essential support to our Finnish market and colleagues, whilst working alongside our UK Demand Planning team.

What do we offer?

  • Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)

  • 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

  • Hybrid & flexible working

  • Pension contribution matched up to 6%

  • 4 x annual salary life assurance

  • Free to use onsite Gym

  • Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop

  • People agenda commitment to training and development

  • Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.

  • Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas!

    How will you make an impact?

    Reporting into the Demand Planning Manager in Finland, this role will play a pivotal part in improving planning efficiency through data analytics and advanced forecasting. Key responsibilities include data assessment, maintaining baseline forecasts, and applying machine learning for accurate forecasting. A deep understanding of demand patterns, product lifecycles, and market trends is essential.

    Further responsibilities include;

  • Maintain master data and planning parameters for demand planning, and ensure data completeness and quality.

  • Review automatic cleansing processes and ensure the final output (cleansed data) is completed in the system.

  • Generate and analyse historical demand performance reports, incorporating relevant actions into future forecasting. Provide initial baseline forecasts for phase-in/phase-out products.

  • Select and manage appropriate statistical models for demand segmentation, and run and adjust statistical baseline forecasts and advanced modelling.

  • Monitor and report on forecasting KPIs, and provide descriptive and diagnostic insights about previous cycle’s forecast performance.

    What will make you successful

    The ideal candidate will have;

  • Strong experience within demand planning and demand planning systems (Experience with SAP IBP is a strong advantage)

  • Excellent data and analytical skills

  • Experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment is preferrable.

  • Technical proficiency

  • Possesses strong collaboration, organisation and teamwork skills

    Would you like to join us?

    If you are enthusiastic about joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

    For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 21st April 2025 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered
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