Demand Planner

flir; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Free life assurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Teledyne TMUK Lincoln seeks a Demand Planner to maintain demand and supply plans, aligning Sales, Procurement and Production to deliver on commitments. The role works closely with the Demand Manager and cross‑functional teams to improve planning visibility and performance.

You will develop short- to mid-term plans, track changes in demand, and ensure ERP data alignment with outputs. The position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication across functions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning, production planning, or supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to translate data into clear and actionable outputs.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions.
• Self-motivated and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date view of customer orders and forecast.
• Develop and maintain short to medium term demand and supply plans.
• Coordinate inputs from Sales, Procurement, and Production.
• Incorporate supplier lead times, inventory and capacity into planning outputs.
• Provide visibility of delivery capability, timing and risks.
• Support cross-functional planning and review meetings.

Skills

Demand planning

Production planning

ERP systems

Data interpretation

Cross-functional communication

Prioritisation

Education

Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Company overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

What you'll be involved in

TMUK Lincoln are looking for a key individual to join our Operations Team in Firth Road, Lincoln as a Demand Planner.

The Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining and developing demand and supply planning capability within Operations. The role focuses on creating clear and accurate demand plans, supporting delivery commitments, and enabling effective decision‑making across Sales, Procurement, and Production.

This is a hands‑on role that works closely with the Demand Manager and cross‑functional teams to ensure continuity of planning, improve visibility, and support overall operational performance.

Key responsibilities of the Demand Planner role will include:

Demand & Order Book Management

• Maintain an accurate and up to date view of the customer order book and forecast.
• Track changes in demand and ensure planning outputs reflect the latest information.
• Ensure ERP (SAP) data is maintained and aligned with planning outputs.

Planning & Schedule Development

• Develop and maintain short to medium term demand and supply plans.
• Support the creation of achievable production schedules.
• Identify gaps between demand, material availability, and production capacity.

Data Integration & Coordination

• Collect and consolidate inputs from Sales, Procurement, and Production.
• Incorporate key constraints including supplier lead times, inventory, skills availability, and technical issues.
• Ensure all relevant inputs are reflected in planning outputs.

Decision Support

• Provide clear and structured visibility of delivery capability, timing, and risks.
• Support cross‑functional planning and review meetings.
• Challenge inputs where assumptions are unclear or inconsistent.

Planning Continuity

• Maintain planning outputs and visibility during periods of absence.
• Run standard planning activities and updates when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve clarity, structure, and usability of planning outputs.
• Identify inefficiencies in current planning processes and support improvements.
• Support the development of standardised planning tools and processes.

What we're looking for in you

Essential Experience / Competencies:

• Experience in demand planning, production planning, or supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to translate data into clear and actionable outputs.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable Experience / Competencies:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of capacity planning and material constraints.
• Experience using business intelligence or reporting tools.
• Exposure to continuous improvement practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Teledyne UK Company Benefits

As part of the wider Teledyne UK group, we also offer our employees a range of company benefits that include

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.