Demand Planner

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Manchester is seeking a Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting and inventory management. This role involves working closely with purchasing and operations teams while ensuring alignment with customer demands. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG. This position offers the chance to shape planning processes and support long-term growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret, model, and present data clearly.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain forecasting documents, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date demand visibility.
• Support short-term inventory planning with a rolling 4-week view.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production efficiency.
• Ensure the production plan requirements continue to align with business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Demand Planner

Location & Setup: Manchester (site-based role, Monday to Friday) Salary: 40,000 - 45,000

About the Role

We’re partnering with a rapidly expanding leading manufacturing business to recruit a brand-new Demand Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of forecasting, planning, and short-term inventory management within a fast‑paced and growing operation.

You’ll play a key role in shaping demand planning processes, supporting the purchasing and operations teams, and ensuring stock and production plans align with customer and commercial requirements. It’s a great fit for someone highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident working cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain forecasting documents, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date demand visibility.
• Support short-term inventory planning with a rolling 4-week view.
• Schedule the supply of direct materials to mitigate stock risks.
• Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs).
• Raise orders and coordinate stock call-offs.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports across purchasing, commercial, and operations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production efficiency and new product launches.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with planning and operational requirements.
• Ensure the production plan requirements continue to align with business needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret, model, and present data clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to identifying issues and opportunities.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG environments.

Why Apply?

This is a newly created position within an expanding business, offering genuine ownership and visibility. You’ll work closely with commercial, purchasing, and operations teams while shaping processes that support long-term growth. Ideal for someone looking to take the next step in demand planning with a supportive and progressive business.

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