Demand Planner

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Demand Planner to drive forecasting and improve supply chain visibility. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in demand planning within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with ERP systems. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and innovation in kitchen appliance manufacturing.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Profit share

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with large datasets and drive strategy.
• Experience with stakeholder management or leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Demand Planning Process ensuring optimised inventory levels.
• Improve Forecast Accuracy using customer behaviour and historical trends.
• Monitor and Report KPIs for inventory performance visibility.
• Align with Supply Chain and Production teams for achievable forecasts.
• Enhance planning tools and processes to support growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience in demand planning

Collaboration skills

Tools

ERP systems

Demand planning systems

Job description

Demand Planner – Leamington Spa

Salary: £45,000 + 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.