Demand Manager

Groupe SEB UK (Tefal); Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly performance bonus

Hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days?

On-site gym 24/7

Discounted lunches

On-site parking

Free shuttle Datchet/Slough

Dental and private health care

Job summary

Groupe SEB UK seeks a Demand Manager to lead the market's sales and operations planning process, aligning forecasts with sales, marketing and central supply chain teams to optimise stock and customer satisfaction.

You will drive forecast accuracy, build dashboards for management, and coordinate cross-functional inputs in a hybrid role with daily collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demand Manager or Senior Demand Planner in consumer FMCG.
• Ability to translate forecasting metrics into simple, actionable recommendations.
• Experience building dashboards and presenting trends to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the S&OP process across the market.
• Obtain market-level consensus and validate new S&OP inputs.
• Manage the demand team and support performance and development.
• Ensure S&OP objectives are implemented consistently across the market.
• Analyze outputs to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks and opportunities.
• Identify significant deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Sales to support short-term opportunities and reflect promos in the plan.
• Help ensure product availability and optimise stock levels.
• Lead depletion plans for low-turnover and obsolete stock.
• Represent demand planning priorities with key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for better processes and forecast quality.
• Act as a Supply Chain leader in commercial reviews.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Dashboard reporting

O9

Collaboration

Influencing

Forecast accuracy

Education

Supply Chain degree

Tools

O9

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title:

Demand Manager

Company Overview:

Groupe SEB is the world reference in Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) and professional coffee equipment, selling more than 400 million products every year and generating €8.2 billion in sales in 2025. The Group operates in over 150 countries, with a portfolio of more than 40 global brands including Tefal, Krups and Rowenta, and employs more than 30,000 people worldwide.

In the UK, we operate under the brand of Tefal, a UK brand leader in Cookware with a presence in Electrical Cooking & Food Preparation, Linen Care and Floorcare. As Tefal, we are a well‑known brand with a strong product portfolio and have a partnership with world‑renowned chef Jamie Oliver and other brand collaborations with the likes of Nespresso.

Our modern office, located in the scenic Ditton Park in Datchet, offers a state of the art and modern facilities. Set amidst tranquil surroundings, our workplace fosters an atmosphere that ignites creativity and encourages collaboration.

We’re proud to have been accredited as a Great Place to Work in both 2022 and 2024, and we continuously strive to improve. Join us and be a part of our journey!

Job Overview:

As the Demand Manager, you will lead the sales and operations planning process for the market, ensuring forecasts are accurate, robust and aligned. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing and the central Supply Chain teams to build consensus around demand plans, support product availability and help deliver a high level of customer satisfaction while optimising stock levels.

Key Responsibilities as the Demand Manager at Groupe SEB:

• Lead and continuously improve the sales and operations planning process, proactively gathering and presenting the information needed to build reliable demand plans.
• Obtain market‑level consensus and validation of new sales and operations planning, ensuring diversified data inputs are considered before sign‑off.
• Manage the demand team throughout the sales and operations planning process, supporting performance, capability and development.
• Ensure Groupe SEB’s sales and operations planning objectives and processes are implemented consistently across the market.
• Analyse outputs generated through the sales and operations planning process, identifying risks, opportunities and trends to enhance forecast accuracy, minimise bias and support effective decision‑making.
• Identify and highlight significant deviations in forecasts or demand plans, recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Partner with Sales to support short‑term commercial opportunities and ensure medium and long‑term promotional plans are reflected in the demand plan.
• Help ensure and report on product availability, maintaining strong customer satisfaction while optimising stock levels.
• Lead the construction of low‑turnover and obsolete stock depletion plans, supporting effective stock management.
• Represent demand planning priorities with key internal stakeholders and continental contacts.
• Lead continuous improvement projects across the market, focusing on stronger processes, better forecast quality and problem‑solving.
• Act as a trusted Supply Chain Leadership representative in commercial reviews.

Qualifications and Skills required as the Demand Manager at Groupe SEB:

• Demonstrable experience as a Demand Manager or Senior Demand Planner, ideally in consumer‑led or FMCG environment.
• Wider supply chain experience from a Consumer Electronics business is highly desirable.
• Direct line management and people development experience is highly desirable.
• Able to translate complex forecasting, demand planning and supply chain metrics into simple, actionable recommendations that support business decision making.
• The ability to visualise & build dashboard reports using to present trends clearly to management.
• Experience using O9 is highly desirable.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration, stakeholder management & communication skills.
• Ability to influence decision‑making at all levels and align conflicting departmental goals to balance revenue and inventory targets.
• A degree with a Supply Chain/Logistics background is desirable.

Overview on package – Demand Manager – Groupe SEB:

• Working Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Tuesday and Wednesday are our core days for cross‑collaboration.
• Opportunity to earn a yearly performance bonus.
• A modern office environment with the option to work in open areas.
• Fun and team building activities within the building – Pool and Table Tennis.
• On site‑gym that is accessible 24/7.
• Discounted lunches (we provide a weekly allowance).
• On‑site parking and a free bus service from Datchet and Slough station.
• Dental and Private Health care options.

EO Statement:

Groupe SEB UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity throughout our organisation. Join us in our mission to build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.