Demand Planner (Aga Rangemaster)

The Middleby Corporation; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Demand Planner to lead the demand planning process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive forecasting excellence. The ideal candidate has proven experience in demand planning, an analytical mindset, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday and a company bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company bonus

Middleby Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Company discounts

On-site parking

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical abilities with large datasets interpretation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the demand planning process.
• Analyse trends and historical data to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and report on KPIs for forecast accuracy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Ability to influence and build trust

Leadership experience

Proficiency in ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Demand planning systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Demand Planner

Location : Leamington Spa (On-site)

Hours : 39 hours a week – Monday to Friday

Salary : Up to £45,000 per year (depending on experience)

Contract type : Permanent

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company bonus
• Middleby Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Company discounts
• On-site parking
• Supportive, inclusive working environment

The role

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Demand Planner to help shape the way we plan, forecast, and deliver for our customers. This is a pivotal opportunity where you’ll collaborate with teams across sales, supply chain, operations and finance to drive demand planning excellence and ensure our customers needs are met with precision and efficiency. You won’t just be managing data, you’ll be using insight, innovation, and strategy to optimise inventory, improve processes, and influence decision making at every level.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the demand planning process, delivering accurate forecasts and optimised inventory to support production.
• Analyse trends, historical data, and customer demand to drive improved forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure forecasts align with business objectives.
• Incorporate trends, promotions, and new product launches into forecasting models
• Develop, track and report on KPIs to measure forecast accuracy, inventory performance.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement to align demand forecasts with production capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes.
• Present insights, risks, and opportunities to senior management to support strategic decision making.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in demand planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Previous leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in ERP and demand planning systems.

Are you ready to be the driving force behind demand planning excellence at AGA Rangemaster. We’d love to hear from you.

Contact Kelly from the Recruitment Team on 01952 281942 or email