Job Description for Demand Planning Leader (Interim)
As brand leader, the Silver Spoon Company is the first choice for everyone’s baking and sweetening needs with an extensive range of baking brands, sugars, sweeteners, and treats. Part of Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group, Silver Spoon is a trusted name committed to our people and products.
To find out more about The Silver Spoon Company, please visit our website: www.silverspoon.co.uk
Our Business
Here at The Silver Spoon Company, we are more than just sugar. We have an exciting portfolio supporting the Home Baking, Sweetening, and Treats categories, with a vision to become the go-to for home baking. This role will support our Supply Team in achieving this vision.
As an inclusive employer, we strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work and contribute to our growing business.
The Role
We’re seeking an immediately available, experienced demand planning leader for an initial 3-month interim role to make an immediate impact. You will lead the Demand Planning team, improve forecast accuracy, and support process enhancements, ensuring our customers receive excellent service. This hands-on, fast-paced role focuses on stabilizing and strengthening demand planning performance. Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading the team through daily operations and change management
2. Supporting S&OP processes
3. Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain
4. Providing clear, actionable insights through concise reporting
The Candidate
You should be a confident, capable people manager who can lead from day one. You’ll excel in stakeholder engagement, have proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, and S&OP, and a track record of delivering results quickly in interim or turnaround roles. Strong analytical skills, the ability to simplify complex data, and a solutions-oriented, hands-on approach are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to add value in a dynamic, collaborative environment and make an immediate impact.
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