Director @ Amicus | Sales and Marketing Recruitment Expert 087 977 2742
My Client is a leading global FMCG Organisation – their brands are iconic and well‑known. They are looking to recruit a SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Foodservices and Retail and to bring insights from the data while delivering on forecasting targets.
My background in FMCG recruitment and the strength of the culture – tight, collaborative and led by example – have made this role very attractive. The hiring manager, Darren, has a strong FMCG background and the role offers exposure to Senior Management.
For this role, you must have 3‑5 years experience in a demand planner/supply chain role and ideally have FMCG experience. Strong forecasting experience is a MUST.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop strategic plans to target Foodservices and Retail channels using CACI geopacing and Euromonitor data.
* Identify new business opportunities and build data‑led business cases for deployment.
* Lead relationships with Business Development Teams (Head Office and Field) and support new account generation.
* Act as the Irish lead for CACI geo‑mapping, managing provider relationships and reporting processes.
* Maintain and update the prospect database, ensuring a clear pipeline using new CRM tools.
* Deliver regular reports and insights to the Line Manager / Commercial Manager and the wider business.
* Own forecast KPIs including Accuracy, Bias, Forecast Value Add and Extreme Bias.
* Translate business insights into demand drivers to improve auto‑forecast models.
* Lead transitions such as innovations, phase‑ins/outs, and discontinuations with precise forecast inputs.
* Apply exception‑based planning to focus on high‑impact SKUs and align volume forecasts with financial projections across timelines.
* Monitor forecast building blocks and support portfolio segmentation and management.
KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
* A degree in a business‑related field (e.g. Finance, Legal, or similar) is preferred, along with strong systems knowledge and analytical capability.
* Stakeholder Engagement – confident engaging across multiple levels with concessionaires, third‑party providers, and internal teams, building strong relationships.
* Self‑Starter Mentality – highly motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the drive to achieve both individual and team goals.
* Data & Insight Expertise – skilled in interpreting complex data and translating it into clear, actionable insights and reports. Able to challenge assumptions and support data‑led decision‑making.
To apply for this role, please send your application/ CV to denis@amicus.ie or call Denis on 087 977 2742 for a confidential conversation.
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