Demand Planning Leader – UK & Ireland (IBP)

GB10 Electrolux Plc; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group in the UK & Ireland seeks a Demand Planning Manager to lead the UK&I Demand Planning team and deliver high-quality forecasts to support customer service, inventory, and financial goals. The role reports to Head of Demand Planning Europe and drives IBP adoption.

Based in Luton in a hybrid setup (60% in office), you will collaborate across Sales, Finance, Product, and Logistics, coach a 4-direct-report team, and continuously improve forecasting accuracy, bias, and planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning.
• Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand planning processes.
• Experience working with SAP IBP Demand Planning or comparable planning systems.
• Advanced analytical skills and strong business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK & Ireland Demand Planning team (4 direct reports).
• Own and continuously improve the demand forecasting process.
• Deliver an Accurate Demand Plan and drive the monthly Demand Review.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, forecast bias, service levels, and inventory performance.
• Partner across Sales, Finance, Product Line, Supply Planning and Logistics.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

SAP IBP

S&OP

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Electrolux Group in the UK & Ireland seeks a Demand Planning Manager to lead the UK&I Demand Planning team and deliver high-quality forecasts to support customer service, inventory, and financial goals. The role reports to Head of Demand Planning Europe and drives IBP adoption.

Based in Luton in a hybrid setup (60% in office), you will collaborate across Sales, Finance, Product, and Logistics, coach a 4-direct-report team, and continuously improve forecasting accuracy, bias, and planning