Demand Planner

Demand Planner - Hawkstone

Salary: Competitive Salary and Package

Location: Hybrid Role with travel to offices in London

IMPACT EVOLE is proud to be working exclusively with Hawkstone to support their search for a diligent and experienced Demand Planner.

Founded in 2021 by Jeremy Clarkson and the Cotswold Brew Co, Hawkstone has grown rapidly into a leading name in the premium Beer and Cider industry. The company works alongside British farmers to source the best quality ingredients and produce some truly exciting products.

The company has enjoyed tremendous success over the last few years and is poised to grow even more in 2025. As a result they are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to ensure products are delivered on time and meet market demands.

Working closely with the Director of Operations and the wider commercial teams, the Demand Planner will play a key role in ensuring customer demands are met. Working with a wide network of suppliers, the position will require someone with amazing analytical skills and a talent for using multiple data streams to produce meaningful results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Forecasting and Planning: Oversee demand forecasting for a range of product lines. Working alongside the commercial and marketing teams to use historical data, market trends, and promotional activities to achieve the company goals.
2. Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal inventory across a range of channels including production facilities, the in-house brewery, and merchandising.
3. Supply Chain Coordination: Coordination of production and 3PL partners to meet forecasts and production schedules.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysis of sales trends, market data, and operational metrics to refine planning processes. Reporting regularly on forecast accuracy, inventory status, and supply chain performance.
5. Continuous Improvement: Support the growth of Hawkstone through improvements to the demand planning process. Collaborate with the wider teams to integrate new and efficient planning systems and methods.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

1. Established Demand Planning background within the brewing, beverage, or FMCG sectors.
2. Hands-on experience with seasonal demand fluctuations.
3. Practical knowledge and insight into stock management initiatives.
4. Advanced excel modelling skills and the ability to work across multiple systems.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in demand planning tools and software.
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
7. Flexibility to travel to offices in London as required. Comfortable working with a remote team to achieve results.

What's in it for you?

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most high profile and exciting brands in the brewing industry. You would be joining at a time of high growth, with some amazing things planned for 2025.

This is a chance to shape the direction of Hawkstone as it moves forward, working with a dynamic, collaborative company that fosters growth and supports long-term development.

In return for your hard work, Hawkstone is offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

The recruitment process for this role will include a screening call and video meeting with IMPACT EVOLVE, then an initial meeting with the hiring team at Hawkstone followed by an on-site interview that will involve technical testing.

Hawkstone and IMPACT EVOLVE are committed to supporting fairness and equality for all employees and applicants. We support and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes age, disability, neurodiversity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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