Demand Planner

Novanta Inc.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner & Scheduler to own how customer demand flows through a manufacturing environment and translate it into actionable production plans. You will set realistic promise dates and build robust schedules to ensure what we promise, we deliver.

The role offers end-to-end responsibility from orders to production execution, with opportunities to influence planning decisions and drive continuous improvement using data, including Power BI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning, scheduling, or production planning.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions in changing environments.
• Good communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Interest in data and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer demand into achievable production plans.
• Set realistic promise dates based on capacity & materials.
• Build and manage production schedules and work orders.
• Identify risks, constraints, and trade-offs early.
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Support data-driven improvements, including Power BI initiatives.

Skills

Demand planning

Scheduling

Analytical mindset

Decision making

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Demand Planner

Location: Taunton

Supply Chain | Manufacturing

Shape how demand becomes reality

At Novanta, we are looking for a Demand Planner & Scheduler who thrives on turning complexity into clarity.

This isn’t just about planning — it is about owning how customer demand flows through a manufacturing environment, ensuring that what we promise is what we deliver.

Why this role stands out

• End-to-end ownership – from customer orders to production execution
• Real influence – directly shape planning decisions and production flow
• Continuous improvement focus – help evolve systems, processes, and data capability
• Fast-moving environment – where priorities shift and your judgement matters

What You Will Be Doing

• Translate customer demand into achievable production plans
• Set realistic promise dates based on capacity & materials
• Build and manage production schedules and work orders
• Identify risks, constraints, and trade-offs early
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution
• Support data-driven improvements, including Power BI initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in demand planning, scheduling, or production planning
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make confident decisions in changing environments
• Good communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Interest in data and continuous improvement

Why Novanta?

• A business investing in systems, processes, and people
• Opportunity to make tangible improvements and see the impact
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment
• A role where your work directly impacts customer outcomes and operational performance

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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