Job Overview
We are looking for a Demand Manager to join our team at the head office in York for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Must live locally to York.
Application Deadline: 12 June 2026
Department: Planning & Scheduling
Location: Head Office
Compensation: £44,000 – £54,000 per year
Role Details
* Annual salary up to £54,000, dependent on skills and experience.
* Role based at New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT.
* Contract type: 12‑month fixed‑term. Once fully trained, you can work from home one day per week.
* Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days each year.
Responsibilities
* Deliver excellence in demand planning to increase On Time In Full (OTIF) and reduce module inventory.
* Develop, implement, and control a robust Europe‑wide demand planning process, working with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy.
* Deliver scenario planning and provide financial analysis to influence business‑wide decision making.
* Ensure the demand plan is fully aligned with the supply plan and finance requirements through the sales and operations planning process.
* Identify demand forecast risks, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective mitigation plans for demand bottlenecks.
* Establish timely and effective escalation and reporting procedures to ensure visibility and action.
* Manage the order‑to‑delivery process for spare parts and modules, collaborating with manufacturing, stores and scheduling to provide best customer service.
* Drive continuous improvement through root‑cause problem solving and corrective actions.
* Monitor and optimise inventory while minimising aged stock, providing insight into planning improvements.
* Manage daily and weekly demand delivery for business units, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and effective communication with business units and hire centres.
* Manage a team of demand planners and controllers, coaching, mentoring and developing their skill set.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in demand planning or a similar supply chain planning role.
* Experience managing and developing teams.
* Exposure to integrated business planning (IBP) and sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.
* Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to influence senior level stakeholders.
* Knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
Skills
Demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, data analysis, supplier coordination, quality assurance, cost management, reporting and documentation, process improvement, safety standards.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Contributory pension including life insurance benefit.
* Dedicated health and wellbeing services.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits program (discounts at numerous shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays).
* Annual volunteering day to give back to the community.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.
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