Demand Planner

Morgan Ryder Associates; Sefton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to orchestrate their supply chain. The role involves crafting master production schedules, leading cross-functional teams, and influencing strategic decisions. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing with strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000, Monday to Friday working hours, and benefits including 25 days of holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary to £45,000

25 Days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme - 3% company contributions

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and supply chain within manufacturing.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to influence high-level strategy and decision-making.
• Thrive in collaborative, regulated fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute master production schedules.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across departments.
• Translate commercial forecasts into operational actions.
• Champion S&OP meetings and communicate various updates.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

ERP/MRP expertise

Export logistics knowledge

Job description

Overview

At this well established manufacturing business, the site is enjoying continued investment due to new contracts being won. As a direct result, the Operations Manager is looking to attract into his team a Demand Planner to orchestrate the heartbeat of its supply chain. The successful candidate will be the strategic conductor behind a finely tuned orchestra of purchasing, production, packaging, warehousing, and sales. This isn't just planning—it's precision. The Demand Planner will be a key voice in the team, influencing decisions. From collaborating with the Managing Director to engaging with key customers, insights will drive performance, compliance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute master production schedules aligned with long-term forecasts
• Lead cross-functional coordination across departments and geographies
• Translate commercial forecasts into operational reality
• Balance short-term responsiveness with long term strategic planning
• Champion S&OP meetings and communicate risks, wins, and opportunities

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have experience in planning and supply chain gained within manufacturing
• Ideally have experience in a regulated environment
• Be a strong communicator and influencer across all levels
• Be analytical, organised, and relentlessly proactive
• Ideally have ERP/MRP expertise and export logistics know-how
• Influence high-level strategy and decision-making
• Thrive in a collaborative, regulated, and fast-paced environment

On offer

• Salary to £45,000
• Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
• 25 Days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme - 3% company contributions
• Free car parking

How to apply

Interested? To apply, please send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates by following the 'apply now' link.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

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