Demand Planning Manager

Portfolio Procurement; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the demand team, manage forecasting processes, and develop tools for better insights. The ideal candidate will have solid supply chain experience, proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, and be an experienced people manager in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Power BI.
• Excellent Excel skills and commercial awareness.
• Experienced people manager capable of developing a small team.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Demand team.
• Manage the flow of forecast and stock information.
• Analyse forecast accuracy by customer and product category.
• Develop tools and processes to enhance forecasting.
• Support scenario planning and process improvements.

Skills

Supply chain experience

MRP/ERP systems

Excel skills

Team management

Commercial awareness

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Cambridgeshire based client to recruit for a Demand Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Demand team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Work closely with sales, supply chain colleagues, and distribution sites to manage the flow of forecast and stock information.
• Analyse forecast accuracy by customer, product category, and sub-category, implementing improvement plans where needed.
• Develop tools and processes to enhance forecasting, including EPOS insights and improved reporting to the sales team.
• Lead projects linked to forecasting and stock management, such as warehouse changes, excess stock management, and automation of forecasting processes.
• Support scenario planning, process improvements, team reporting, and management of new product introductions and delists.

Experience & Knowledge

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Power BI.
• Excellent Excel skills and commercial awareness.
• Experienced people manager capable of developing a small team and influencing across divisions.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

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