Senior Demand Planner

About Us

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs. We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

About the Role

As Senior Demand Planner, you will drive our organisation's future success by ensuring we accurately anticipate and meet all project demand. You will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of our project demand forecasts, a critical function for maintaining operational excellence. The role requires collaborating across teams to translate sales forecasts, business strategies, assumptions, and project timelines into precise material demand plans. This includes managing MRP data, leading S&OP demand planning processes, resolving planning challenges, and continuously improving demand forecast accuracy.

About you

• Extensive knowledge of materials requirement planning (MRP) and inventory management processes
• Demonstrated experience of S&OP / operational processes and experience with ERP systems
• Proven ability to lead and influence demand planning strategies and drive the demand and supply alignment process
• Strong analytical skills, capable of handling large data sets, with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence decisions & build relationships
• Supply chain experience, ideally within a demand planning role

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge:
  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
  
• Health & wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
  
• Family-first policies:
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
  
• Financial support:
  Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
  
• Commuter perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
  
• Exclusive discounts:
  15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

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