Demand Planner

Bowmay Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer based near Haslingden, Lancashire is seeking a Demand Planner to join their supply chain team. This role involves leading demand planning activities, aligning forecasts with market trends, and managing global supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong international supply chain experience and proficient skills in data analysis and Excel. The company offers competitive salary and employee benefits such as enhanced pension contributions and gym membership, making it an exciting time to join.

Benefits

Salary c£35,000 (DOE)

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Life insurance (4x salary)

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Solid international supply chain experience is essential.
• Proven background in demand planning and inventory management within manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the key link between demand planning and the senior buyer.
• Lead demand planning activity and align forecasts with customer demand.
• Use data to inform purchasing, inventory, and replenishment decisions.
• Manage stock levels and order profiles.
• Coordinate with global suppliers on orders and schedules.

Skills

International supply chain experience

Demand planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel skills

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Job description

We re supporting our longstanding partner of over 15 years in their search for a new Demand Planner to join their supply chain team, based near Haslingden, Lancashire.

They re a multi-award-winning manufacturer that continues to go from strength to strength. They ve built an incredible reputation for investing in their people, their facilities and how they operate; and it shows in their staff retention and the depth of the team.

They ve got some exciting growth plans for 2026, it s the perfect time to join them.

What You’ll Get

• Salary c£35,000 (DOE)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking

About You

• You ve got solid international supply chain experience (essential)
• A proven background in demand planning and inventory management within manufacturing
• You re comfortable working with data, analysing trends and using insight to plan ahead
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP systems knowledge
• A confident negotiator with experience managing global supplier relationships
• Able to work at pace, manage changing priorities and stay on top of the detail
• You take pride in your work, follow things through and stay accountable
• A team player who can easily build strong working relationships and support those around them

About the Role

• You ll be the key link between demand planning and the senior buyer within a small, collaborative supply chain team
• Leading demand planning activity and keeping forecasts aligned with customer demand and market trends
• Using data to shape purchasing, inventory and replenishment decisions
• Managing stock levels, safety stock and order profiles to keep supply and demand balanced
• Coordinating with global suppliers on orders, delivery schedules and performance
• Monitoring supplier operations, lead times and improvement activity
• Supporting S&OP activity with analysis, reporting and forward planning
• Communicating risks, changes and priorities clearly so the wider team can respond quickly

About the Company

• One of our long-standing partners of over 15+ years
• Multi-award-winning manufacturer with a strong track record of steady, sustained growth
• Invests heavily in people, facilities and continuous improvement, with excellent staff retention