Job Description - Demand Planning Specialist (00128177)
Location: - Samlesbury – Mon-Fri - 4 days working in the office
Salary: £54,793 + Dependant upon skills and experience
Support the implementation of robust processes for S&OP (sales and operations planning), Demand Management, and MPS within the manufacturing business
Provide training, guidance, and best practice recommendations to manufacturing teams responsible for executing demand-side activities
Continuously improve and refine processes based on performance data, feedback from manufacturing, and evolving business requirements.
Serve as the subject matter expert for demand-side processes and their application within the ERP system
Work closely with the supply-side specialist, ensuring alignment between demand side outputs and supply planning processes
Act as a liaison between IOM, demand management, orderbook planning and manufacturing operations, to ensure integrated planning in ERP systems
Leverage ERP system expertise (Infor LN 10.4 or similar) to ensure accurate data management, process integration, and reporting
Utilise MRPII principles to support the strategic alignment of demand and operational execution
Your skills and experiences:
Stem Degree education equivalent or APICS (CPIM) qualified / working toward
End to end production planning experience using MRP systems within a Manufacturing environment Hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised
Logistics/Supply Chain institution at the appropriate level, or be willing to work towards it e.g. for grade F positions this means having a level 4 qualification such as CSCA or ASCM certificate and CILT Membership at Member level
Experience implementing Production Planning processes within a manufacturing environment
Experience with Infor LN, oracle or SAP
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Demand Specialist position is responsible for optimising and supporting the processes related to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Demand Management, and Master Production Scheduling (MPS). Acting as the demand-side expert within the production planning and control (PP&C) function, you will liaise closely with manufacturing teams who execute these processes. You will also collaborate extensively with a counterpart who specialises in supply-side activities such as RCCP, CRP, and MRP planning.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 18 th July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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