Demand Planner

Apex Resource Management; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer is seeking a Demand Planner in Royal Leamington Spa to optimize forecasting processes and ensure production support. Ideal candidates will have demand planning experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to collaborate across departments. The role offers a competitive salary of GBP45,000 plus benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Profit share

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence in working with large datasets.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning process and ownership of forecasting cycle.
• Analyse customer behaviour and historical trends for forecasting.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams.
• Track and report key performance indicators for inventory performance.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Collaboration

Job description

Demand Planner Leamington Spa
Salary: GBP45,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday Thursday 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, profit share, life insurance, and staff discounts

Join a leading team as a Demand Planner!
This is your opportunity to join a renowned British manufacturer of premium kitchen appliances, celebrated for its iconic products that blend heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation.

As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in delivering accurate forecasts, improving visibility across the supply chain, and ensuring production is supported with the right stock at the right time.

Who we re looking for:

You ll bring proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment, with strong analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets. You re a strategic thinker with a proactive approach, capable of collaborating effectively across departments and building trusted relationships. Experience with ERP or demand planning systems, alongside stakeholder management or leadership exposure, will set you up for success.

What you ll be doing as a Demand Planner:

• Lead the Demand Planning Process
  Take ownership of the forecasting cycle, producing accurate demand plans and ensuring inventory levels are optimised to support production.
• Improve Forecast Accuracy
  Analyse customer behaviour, historical trends, and market insights to refine forecasting models and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and Report KPIs
  Track and report key performance indicators, ensuring visibility of forecast accuracy and inventory performance across the business.
• Align with Supply Chain and Production
  Collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure forecasts are achievable, aligned, and supportive of production capabilities.
• Enhance Planning Processes
  Review, challenge, and enhance planning tools, systems, and processes to support business growth and operational excellence.

If you re a proactive Demand Planner who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering results, we d love to hear from you.
To show your interest in this role, please Apply Now with a copy of your CV. Should you be successfully shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.