Demand & Production Analyst
- Posted 27 May 2026
- Salary Up to £40000.00 per annum
- LocationCastlewellan
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
- ReferencePM12336_1779875933
Job description
Demand & Production Analyst
South Down
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Demand & Production Analyst for their growing operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success.
The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost-effectively.
What you will receive
Circa £40k depending on experience
Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects
Your day to day:
Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules
Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions
Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements
Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams
Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels
Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools
Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation
Your essential ingredients
Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills across operational teams
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous
Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable
Interested in finding out more?
Contact Paul Muir for a confidential discussion on 028 9031 3720, or submit an updated CV via the link on the page.
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As a specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with over 8years' experience, I recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland.
