We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.
We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.
We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.
Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.
About the Role
In this role, you will support our commercial teams by updating and maintaining accurate customer forecasts. Additionally, you will assist the wider Demand Planning Team in achieving forecast accuracy to meet KPI targets, thereby supporting our Customer Service goals. You will also contribute to the S&OP cycle by participating in periodic Demand Consensus Meetings, Base Rate Reviews, and other Forecast Meetings. Main Responsibilities
Chair Base Rate review meetings to ensure accurate customer forecasting. Support the S&OP cycle through demand data review and engagement with commercial teams. Optimize demand plans and manage product transitions to minimize obsolescence. Analyze data (sales history, promotional events, customer insights) to improve forecasts. Lead monthly Demand Consensus Meetings to finalize volume forecasts, highlight assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities. Provide ad hoc analysis to aid decision-making with sales and marketing teams. Coordinate new product launches and annual budget processes with sales and marketing. Track and reduce surplus stock and SKU complexity to maximize profit. Communicate volume requests to manufacturing sites and relay responses to sales. Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure clear forecast changes and assumptions for planning. Who we are looking for
Minimum 3 years of demand or supply planning experience, with commercial awareness. FMCG sector and retail experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft packages. Strong quantitative and analytical skills . Ability to gather, manipulate, and interpret data to solve problems and predict trends. Ability to transition between detailed and abstract thinking . Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Leadership and organizational skills to meet deadlines with quality output. Ability to innovate and improve processes . Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
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In this role, you will support our commercial teams by updating and maintaining accurate customer forecasts. Additionally, you will assist the wider Demand Planning Team in achieving forecast accuracy to meet KPI targets, thereby supporting our Customer Service goals. You will also contribute to the S&OP cycle by participating in periodic Demand Consensus Meetings, Base Rate Reviews, and other Forecast Meetings. Main Responsibilities
Chair Base Rate review meetings to ensure accurate customer forecasting. Support the S&OP cycle through demand data review and engagement with commercial teams. Optimize demand plans and manage product transitions to minimize obsolescence. Analyze data (sales history, promotional events, customer insights) to improve forecasts. Lead monthly Demand Consensus Meetings to finalize volume forecasts, highlight assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities. Provide ad hoc analysis to aid decision-making with sales and marketing teams. Coordinate new product launches and annual budget processes with sales and marketing. Track and reduce surplus stock and SKU complexity to maximize profit. Communicate volume requests to manufacturing sites and relay responses to sales. Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure clear forecast changes and assumptions for planning. Who we are looking for
Minimum 3 years of demand or supply planning experience, with commercial awareness. FMCG sector and retail experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft packages. Strong quantitative and analytical skills . Ability to gather, manipulate, and interpret data to solve problems and predict trends. Ability to transition between detailed and abstract thinking . Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Leadership and organizational skills to meet deadlines with quality output. Ability to innovate and improve processes . Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
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