Demand Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Commercial Demand Manager to manage demand planning in a fast-paced environment. You will lead forecasting efforts, collaborate with various departments, and drive strategies that ensure accurate demand alignment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in demand planning and proven skills in data analysis and collaboration. This permanent role offers excellent salary and benefits including enhanced pension and holiday options.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Enhanced company pension

25 days holiday

Ability to purchase more holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning in a complex supply chain.
• Proven experience in a commercially driven, multi-channel environment.
• Strong data-driven mindset with experience using demand planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning process and build robust forecasts.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure alignment.
• Analyze trends and deliver actionable insights to leadership.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Forecasting

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Commercial Demand Manager

Preston, Lancashire

Advanced assembly and manufacturing

Excellent salary, Bonus, enhanced company pension, 25 days holiday ability to purchase more.

Onsite, permanent role, no opportunity for Visa Sponsorship

Are you ready to take ownership of demand planning in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We're looking for a commercially minded Commercial Demand Manager to lead the forecasting and planning process, driving accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across the business.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the demand planning process- Build and maintain robust demand forecasts and models that reflect market trends, customer needs, and sales goals.

Be the bridge between teams - Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, finance, production, and logistics to ensure alignment and accuracy across all functions.

Drive customer insight into planning - Align forecasts with customer expectations and sales intelligence, capturing real-time demand signals to inform decision-making.

Support new product launches - Work hand-in-hand with commercial teams to plan for product introductions and promotions, managing availability throughout the product lifecycle.

Turn data into strategy - Analyse trends, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.

Shape the S&OP journey - Play a key role in building and embedding the S&OP process, ensuring demand planning is fully integrated into the wider business strategy.

Balance inventory with demand - Monitor stock levels, support replenishment, and help reduce backorders, write-offs, and missed sales.

Measure what matters - Define and report on KPIs that track forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and the effectiveness of the Sales Organisation.

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field - or proven experience in a commercially driven, multi-channel, multi-site environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in a complex supply chain.
• A data-driven mindset - skilled in forecasting, modelling, and Excel, with experience using demand planning tools.
• A great collaborator - able to build trust, influence others, and communicate clearly across departments.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Confident with ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a bonus).
• Someone who can bring people on the journey - engaging teams to deliver a best-in-class planning function.

This is a great time to join this forward thinking advanced assembly and manufacturing business that's part of a large European group. You will be working within a strong team with plenty of opportunity for advancement and career growth.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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