Demand Planner

Michael Page; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Demand Planner based in Dewsbury to lead forecasting and planning across consumer and manufacturing environments. The role focuses on aligning procurement, stock and supply chain operations with market needs.

You will analyse historical sales, collaborate with ecommerce and commercial teams on campaigns, and generate regular demand and inventory reports to keep the supply chain efficient. The permanent position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning or a related supply chain role.
• Experience in consumer, ecommerce or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems/ERP/forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with S&OP and D365.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical sales, trends and seasonality to create demand plans.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts across B2C channels.
• Collaborate with Ecommerce and Commercial teams on campaigns and launches.
• Support inventory and stock planning with demand insights.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely materials delivery.
• Review and refine demand planning processes for efficiency.
• Generate regular reports on demand trends and inventory performance.
• Address demand-related issues and provide stakeholder solutions.
• Use demand planning software to support forecasting activities.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Forecasting tools

Communication

Attention to detail

S&OP

Tools

D365

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

As a Demand Planner in the industrial/manufacturing sector, you'll manage the forecasting and planning of product demand to ensure smooth procurement and supply chain operations. Based in Dewsbury, this role is essential to keeping the supply chain efficient and aligned with market needs.

Description

• Analyse historical sales, market trends, promotional activity and seasonality to create accurate demand plans.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts across B2C sales channels.
• Collaborate with Ecommerce and Commercial teams to understand upcoming campaigns, product launches and trading events.
• Support inventory and stock planning decisions by providing clear demand insights.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Review and refine demand planning processes to improve efficiency.
• Generate regular reports on demand trends and inventory performance.
• Address demand-related issues and provide solutions to stakeholders.
• Use demand planning software to support forecasting activities.

Profile

• A successful Demand Planner should have:
• Proven experience in demand planning or a related supply chain role.
• Experience working within a consumer, ecommerce or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with planning systems, ERP platforms or forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with S&OP and D365.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in Dewsbury.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we\'ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best