As a global leader in professional garments and linen rental services, with 80% of group revenue driven by textile solutions and with annual investments of several hundred million pounds, optimising cost, quality and customer value is a strategic priority across the Group and in the UK and the Demand Planning Manager takes ownership of this.
The circular economy model ensures products are designed, maintained and utilised for maximum durability and functionality. As Demand Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting and maximising the value of this investment at site level.
The Role
You will take ownership of linen management for your site, ensuring customer product availability is maximised while controlling textile spend and delivering measurable financial performance.
Acting as the site's Centre of Knowledge for textile configuration and customer setup within the business, you will balance customer demand, operational capability and budget control - flexing demand seasonally and driving best practice across the laundry.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively monitor and forecast linen demand, identifying risks and agreeing action plans
Ensure customers are set up on appropriate service types and replenishment levels
Work closely with Operations to minimise unnecessary textile investment through compliant rewash and rag-out processes
Manage and monitor the financial performa...