Demand & Forecasting Planner AMP-E Demand & Forecasting Planner AMP-E Chester, ENG, GB, CH1 2BQ +4

Regional Demand and Forecasting planner – AMP‑E

Passion for Supply Chain & Data‑Driven Decision Making Wanted

At Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe (AMP‑E), we believe people are at the heart of delivering world‑class, sustainable beverage packaging solutions. We’re looking for a strategic, analytical Demand Planner who enjoys turning data into insight, collaborating across functions, and shaping demand planning excellence across European markets.

In this role, you will lead regional demand planning for metal cans and ends, ensuring accurate, SKU‑level forecasts that support strong customer service, efficient operations, and confident business decisions.

Your Role & Impact

As Regional Demand and Forecasting planner, you will own and drive the regional demand planning strategy, balancing statistical forecasting with commercial insight and customer collaboration. You will play a key role in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), supporting both short‑term execution and mid‑term planning while managing product lifecycle changes and new product launches.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Customers, and Production teams to ensure demand plans reflect real market needs and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Own regional, SKU‑level demand forecasts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives
• Integrate short‑term (STP) and mid‑term (MTP) planning horizons
• Develop and maintain robust statistical and customer‑driven forecast models
• Build and compare what‑if scenarios based on promotions, supply constraints, or demand shifts
• Provide demand insights for S&OP and S&OE processes

Data Analysis & Insights

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting demand
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy KPIs, driving root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement

Product Lifecycle & NPI Management

• Lead demand planning for new product introductions (NPI) and product lifecycle management (PLM)
• Ensure smooth transitions from launch through growth, maturity, and phase‑out
• Align forecasts with launch plans, customer commitments, and production readiness
• Manage SKU changes from introduction to obsolescence
• Support portfolio decisions with strong analytical insight

Customer & Commercial Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Key Customers to gather demand signals and align forecasts
• Run volume alignment sessions with regional teams and key accounts
• Incorporate customer input and available POS data into demand plans
• Present SKU‑level insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Systems, Reporting & Process Excellence

• Act as a key business partner for SAP IBP, supporting configuration, optimization, and ways of working
• Collaborate with system and transformation teams and external consultants
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision‑making
• Standardize demand planning methodologies across the region
• Champion best practices in forecasting, analytics, and data management

Leadership & Ways of Working

• Act as a subject‑matter expert and mentor within the wider demand and supply community
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and customer focus
• Influence without formal authority in a matrix environment

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science
• 5+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, or supply chain roles
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging environments is a strong advantage

Skills & Expertise

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into decisions
• Advanced Excel skills (macros a plus); knowledge of Python or SQL is an advantage
• Experience with demand planning and ERP systems
• Knowledge of SAP IBP / SAP ECC / SAP HANA and S&OP processes is highly desirable
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, international environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A role with real regional impact and visibility
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where diversity is valued and encouraged

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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