Demand Manager

Preligens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Demand Manager to oversee sales forecasting and ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include analyzing sales trends, leading reviews, and maintaining ERP stability. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience with SAP ERP, and a degree in supply chain management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
• Ability to model and analyze sales forecasts.
• Strong presentation and organizational skills.
• Capacity for problem analysis and summarization.

Responsibilities

• Establish sales requirements for various programs.
• Analyze sales trends and drivers.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings.
• Maintain ERP demand stability.

Skills

Knowledge of MRP2 principles

Technical knowledge of Safran Group products

Knowledge of indicator management dashboards

Strong commercial awareness

Knowledge of SAP ERP and related systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Strong statistical and analytical skills

Team player with people management skills

Education

Degree level qualification in supply chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Demand Manager

Published 09.02.2025

Job Description

Principle Activities:

• Establish and validate the sales requirement (orders + forecasts) for all programmes for OE, LRU Spares and MRO.
• Model the sales forecasts and support the annual MTP exercise.
• Analyse sales trends and identify key short to medium term drivers.
• Analysis variance to determine & implement corrective actions.
• Compilation and publication of visual metrics, presentations and reports.
• Lead the monthly Demand Review and Validation meetings and support the S&OP manager.
• Report, resolve and escalate as needed.
• Maintain ERP Demand Stability and Forecast accuracy.
• Implement any agreed changes into the plan which is delivered to the supply planners on a timely basis.

Job Requirements

Candidate skills & requirements:

• Good knowledge and understanding of the MRP2 principles.
• Good technical knowledge of the markets of Safran Group products.
• Knowledge of indicator management dashboards, data management.
• Strong commercial awareness with clear understanding of the financial impact of forecasting and related decisions.
• Good knowledge of Information and management systems: SAP ERP, Supplier, Customer & Internal Portals, etc.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Capacity to anticipate situations, reactivity, availability.
• High level of accuracy/detail oriented. Know how to analyse a problem, summarise it and recommend solutions and challenge appropriately.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills. Be able to analyse and present the data from various information systems.
• To the point, communicative, proactive, autonomous, dependable, persevering and goal orientated.
• Strong presentation and organisational skills.
• Team player but also has strong people management skills.
• Excellent working relationship with customers, customer service, programs, BD and SLT.
• Qualified to degree level with relevant business qualification in the supply chain field.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World\'s best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world\'s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Location

Westfield Road LU7 9RH

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

England United Kingdom