Demand Planner

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company in Sheffield is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance sales forecasts and develop production plans. This hybrid role requires collaboration across various departments and strong analytical skills. Candidates should have experience in demand planning and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. The position is primarily internal, requiring a minimum service period in the current role. Competitive benefits are offered for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning/planning environment.
• Experience in working with manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely and accurate sales forecasts.
• Create a rolling weekly forecast.
• Lead weekly S&OE meetings.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Fluent English

Fluent MS Excel

Tools

Blue Yonder forecasting system

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The role of Demand Planner at our Chapeltown, Sheffield site is perfect for someone looking for a fast paced and exciting role.

Ideal for someone with experience of Demand Planning.

This role is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite.

• Drive timely and accurate sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations and ad-hoc demand will be used to develop production plans.
• Strong collaboration with departments specially Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Planning, Purchasing and Customer service and Management, as well as our key customers
• Create a rolling weekly forecast, by forecast group / SKU / stocking location.
• Maintain accurate and robust forecast on the Blue Yonder forecasting system.
• Blue Yonder system maintenance
• Agree / align forecasts with commercial team
• Lead weekly S&OE meetings
• Lead Demand Review meetings with commercial, preparing and analyzing required date (forecast accuracy, largest SKU error’s, forecast alignment, promo’s discontinuations, new launches etc.
• Supply review meetings
• Experience of working in demand planning/planning environment
• Experience in working with manufacturing processes
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems
• Understanding of supply chain processes
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Analyzing and reviewing supply chain reports
• Fluent English
• Fluent MS Excel

Internal Vacancy Announcement

This vacancy is advertised exclusively for internal candidates, with a closing date of Friday 30th January 2026

Interview dates:

Proposed for week commencing 2nd Feb. Successful candidates will be notified in advance, allowing time to prepare.

Please be aware that you can apply for any internal job offer after minimum one year in current role having previously informed your manager.

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