Demand Planning Manager

Zachary Daniels; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homewares brand in the UK is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering exceptional service and accurate forecasts. The role involves refining the planning process, collaborating with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong forecasting experience and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong track record in forecasting and demand planning.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, or homewares.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners.
• Deliver accurate data-driven forecasts.
• Own and refine the demand planning process.
• Manage the critical path with other departments.
• Improve demand planning reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methods.

Skills

Forecasting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Tools

Demand planning systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Industry Leading Brand Hybrid Working Family Owned GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 Early Finish Fridays!

Join one of the UK's most loved homewares brands as Demand Planning Manager, leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service, best-in‑class forecasting, and continuous process improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven demand planning professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

About the Role

As Senior Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts, ensuring customers are fully serviced OTIF, and driving continuous improvements across the planning function. You'll lead a small team of Demand Planners, mentoring and coaching them to deliver excellence.

You'll own the demand planning process end‑to‑end‑enhancing forecast accuracy, managing the critical path, improving reporting, and optimising tools and ways of working to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of Demand Planners, driving performance and supporting professional growth.
• Deliver accurate, data‑driven forecasts to ensure customers are serviced OTIF across all channels.
• Own and refine the demand planning process, introducing best practices that improve efficiency and visibility.
• Manage the critical path, working closely with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Sales, and Operations to ensure alignment.
• Improve and maintain demand planning reports, dashboards, and tools to support effective decision‑making.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to manage risks, opportunities, and promotional demand.
• Drive continuous improvement across forecasting methodology, processes, and planning systems.

About You

• Experienced Demand Planning Manager (or Senior Planner ready for the next step) with a strong track record in forecasting.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams in a fast‑paced retail, consumer goods, or homewares environment.
• Excellent analytical capability with a commercial mindset.
• Strong understanding of demand planning systems, reporting tools, and forecasting methodologies.
• Collaborative communicator, able to influence stakeholders and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Passionate about process improvement and delivering exceptional customer service.

Why Join Our Client?

• Work for a respected, design‑led homewares brand at an exciting stage of growth.
• Lead a talented team with the autonomy to shape the future of our demand planning function.
• A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you're a proactive, people-driven Demand Planning Manager who loves improving processes and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of this business' supply chain.BH34943