Demand Planning Manager

Portfolio Procurement; Colne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planning Manager in Colne, UK. The ideal candidate will lead the Demand team and work closely with various departments to manage forecasting and stock information. Responsibilities include analyzing forecast accuracy, developing forecasting tools, and leading related projects. Candidates should have significant supply chain experience, proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, and excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, or buying.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Demand team.
• Work closely with sales and supply chain colleagues.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and implement improvement plans.
• Develop tools to enhance forecasting.
• Lead projects linked to forecasting and stock management.

Skills

Supply chain experience in forecasting

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Excellent Excel skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments

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.