Demand & Production Analyst

Company: VickerStock
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Location: Castlewellan
Job Description:

Demand & Production AnalystSouth 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 , 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.

Skills:Data Analyst Production Planning Operational data Stock planning

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Posted: May 27th, 2026