Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Demand Planner to manage demand forecasting on a 6 month fixed term contract. The role offers flexible hybrid working, supports operational planning, and involves collaboration with commercial teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate has prior experience in demand planning and strong analytical skills. Salary is competitive, ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working (work from home 3 days per week)

25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)

Pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar demand planning or supply chain role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting by collaborating with Commercial teams.
• Present forecasts and financial projections in regional meetings.
• Communicate product demand to regional factories and suppliers.
• Provide Finance with month-end variance commentary.
• Monitor cost trends and market developments.
• Deliver monthly strategic customer updates and prepare forward-looking sales insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Forecasting techniques

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner (6 month fixed term contract) - Doncaster - £40,000 - £45,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with industry leading global manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Demand Planner to support their team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract with a possibility to go permanent.

The business offers fantastic work/life balance with flexible hybrid working and an early finish every Friday!

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working (work from home 3 days per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension
• Free onsite parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead demand forecasting by collaborating with Commercial teams, using advanced Excel tools to support the monthly S&OP process and enable scenario modelling for operational planning
• Present forecasts and financial projections in regional meetings, drilling into Excel data to gain sign-off and alignment across teams
• Communicate product demand to regional factories and suppliers, ensuring supply meets customer needs and support stock management through replenishment reviews and slow-moving stock actions
• Provide Finance with month-end variance commentary, investigate forecast slippages and support accurate financial reporting
• Monitor cost trends and market developments (e.g., commodities, utilities, freight) to inform pricing strategies and support Commercial teams in price negotiations
• Deliver monthly strategic customer updates, contribute to business projects and prepare forward-looking sales insights for Leadership in coordination with Commercial teams

Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (Monday-Thursday) & 8:30am - 3:15pm (Friday)

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar demand planning or supply chain role
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data to internal stakeholders

If you would like to discuss this Demand Planner role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!