Demand Planning Manager

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a supply chain professional to optimize processes and improve efficiency. This role involves managing forecasting and inventory, collaborating with teams, and driving improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong ERP skills and experience in FMCG environments. The company values collaboration and offers a supportive culture for personal growth and accountability. Apply today to become a key part of an innovative family business.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning roles, knowledge of UK retail processes.
• Strong skills in ERP systems and analytical systems.
• Resilient and persuasive in high-pressure FMCG environments.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience of both demand and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Enhance forecast accuracy and manage inventory levels.
• Develop medium-to-long-term capacity plans.
• Maintain and upgrade planning systems.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage and develop the demand planning team.

Skills

Forecasting accuracy

Inventory management

Strong leadership

ERP systems expertise

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Preactor)

VBA

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and make this your next career move. At Samworth Brothers we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We offer a range of benefits to support your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

You will optimise the supply chain, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Key responsibilities include creating SOPs, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, strategic planning for seasonal events, and driving continuous improvement in systems and processes. The role requires experience in planning roles, strong analytical and leadership skills, expertise in ERP systems, and familiarity with UK retail operations. Success in the role relies on customer focus, adaptability, teamwork, and a drive for excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

• Forecasting and Inventory Management: Enhance forecast accuracy, manage inventory levels, and minimize waste while maintaining service efficiency.
• Strategic Planning: Develop medium-to-long-term capacity plans and oversee seasonal campaigns and customer promotions.
• Systems and Process Improvement: Maintain and upgrade planning systems, ensure proper setup for new products, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Commercial, Operations) and external stakeholders (Suppliers, Customers) to optimize supply chain performance.
• Leadership: Manage and develop the demand planning team, chair key meetings, and uphold high standards of planning and execution.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience in planning roles, with knowledge of UK retail processes.
• Strong skills in ERP systems (e.g., Preactor), VBA, and analytical systems.
• Resilient, persuasive, and influential in high-pressure FMCG environments.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience of both demand and inventory management

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you\'ll be more than just a team member – you\'ll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.