Demand Planner
Join a leading team as a Demand Planner at a renowned British manufacturer of premium kitchen appliances. This role is essential to delivering accurate forecasts, improving supply chain visibility, and ensuring production is supported with the right stock at the right time.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45,000 + benefits.
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, profit share, life insurance, staff discounts.
Hours & Working Pattern
Monday‑Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Demand Planning Process: take ownership of the forecasting cycle, produce accurate demand plans, and ensure inventory levels are optimised to support production.
* Improve Forecast Accuracy: analyse customer behaviour, historical trends, and market insights to refine forecasting models and drive continuous improvement.
* Monitor and Report KPIs: track and report key performance indicators, ensuring visibility of forecast accuracy and inventory performance across the business.
* Align with Supply Chain and Production: collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure forecasts are achievable, aligned, and supportive of production capabilities.
* Enhance Planning Processes: review, challenge, and enhance planning tools, systems, and processes to support business growth and operational excellence.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
* Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build trusted relationships.
* Experience with ERP or demand planning systems.
* Stakeholder management or leadership exposure.
Apply
If you are a proactive Demand Planner who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering results, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now with a copy of your CV. Should you be shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
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