Demand Planner UK&I — Hybrid, Insight-Driven Forecasting

SRG; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Demand Planner for a 9-12 month contract in Walton Oaks, UK. This hybrid role involves creating and communicating market demand insights, improving forecasting accuracy, and managing risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and the proactive mindset to influence relevant stakeholders. This position offers competitive hourly rates between £21-23 p/h.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity to understand demand drivers and challenge assumptions.
• Proactive approach to improving tools and processes.
• Collaborative mindset with confidence to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the Demand Review process within the Golden S&OP cycle.
• Maintain an accurate 18-month rolling forecast at SKU level.
• Ensure demand data is current across all planning horizons.
• Analyse market trends to improve forecast quality.
• Align with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams on demand assumptions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Clear communication

Curiosity to understand demand drivers

Proactive approach to improving tools

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Demand Planner for a 9-12 month contract in Walton Oaks, UK. This hybrid role involves creating and communicating market demand insights, improving forecasting accuracy, and managing risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and the proactive mindset to influence relevant stakeholders. This position offers competitive hourly rates between £21-23 p/h.