FMCG Demand Planner Resume Template

Demand Planners are the statistical backbone of FMCG supply chains. They build and maintain demand forecasts by SKU, customer, and distribution centre, feeding the S&OP process and enabling supply cha…

Typical salary range

$32,000 – $52,000

Demand planning salaries are rising as supply chain complexity increases post-pandemic. Roles with SAP APO/IBP experience command significant premiums.

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Key ATS Keywords for Demand Planner

demand planning S&OP forecast accuracy MAPE SAP APO IBP SKU-level forecasting statistical model promotional uplift inventory optimisation

Typical Employers

Nestlé, Heineken, Diageo, Cargill, Kerry Group, Tate & Lyle, Greencore, Samworth Brothers, Princes, Hovis

Your Full Name

Demand Planner | FMCG

email@example.com  |  07XXX XXX XXX  |  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourname  |  London, UK

Professional Summary

Results-driven FMCG Demand Planner with [X] years of experience across [brands/companies]. Track record of [key achievement]. Skilled in Statistical demand modelling, S&OP process management, SAP APO/IBP or equivalent. Seeking a challenging role to drive [commercial goal] within a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Core Competencies

Statistical demand modelling S&OP process management SAP APO/IBP or equivalent Excel (advanced) / Power BI Promotional uplift analysis Forecast accuracy measurement (MAPE/BIAS) Cross-functional communication Data cleansing & exception management Python or R for forecasting models Machine learning / AI forecasting tools New product baseline development

Professional Experience

Demand Planner, [Company Name] Jan 2022 – Present

Senior Demand Planner, [Brand/Division]

  • Improved SKU-level MAPE from 23% to 14% through statistical model enhancements and structured exception management
  • Led S&OP demand review process for portfolio of 350 SKUs across 6 key customers
  • Developed promotional uplift model reducing post-promotion inventory spikes by 40%
  • Migrated demand planning from Excel to SAP IBP, reducing planning cycle time by 35%
  • Managed NPD demand assumptions for 8 new launches, achieving 95% on-time supply at launch
[Previous Company Name] Jan 2019 – Dec 2021

Demand Planner (2–4 yrs), [Brand/Division]

  • Led [key initiative], delivering [quantifiable result] for [brand/category]
  • Managed [key responsibility], improving [metric] from [X] to [Y]
  • Collaborated with [function] to [action and outcome with $/% figure]
[Earlier Company Name] Jun 2016 – Dec 2018

Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 yrs)

  • Supported [senior] with [key task], gaining experience in Statistical demand modelling and S&OP process management

Education & Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Engineering
APICS CPIM certification valued
SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, or o9 Solutions experience preferred

Common Demand Planner Interview Questions

  1. How do you handle a situation where the commercial team disagrees with your statistical forecast?
  2. Describe your approach to measuring and improving forecast accuracy.
  3. How do you build a promotional uplift into your demand plan?
  4. What's your experience with demand planning system implementation or migration?

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