Demand Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global business is on the lookout for a Demand Planning Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role is essential for reshaping forecasting and manufacturing planning while enhancing customer service delivery. You will collaborate closely with programme managers to forecast customer needs and influence production strategies in real-time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration, this opportunity offers you a chance to make a significant impact on how the business serves its global customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning with a focus on forecasting and supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand planning process and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Drive monthly demand reviews and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Operations.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Customer-first Mindset

Education

Experience in Manufacturing or Tech Environment

Integrated Business Planning Experience

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

A forward-thinking global business undergoing Oliver Wight-led transformation is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join its growing team. This is a high-impact role, central to the success of a major global initiative to reshape forecasting, manufacturing planning, and customer service delivery. Rather than simply crunching historic numbers, this role partners directly with programme managers to forecast customer needs over the next three months and beyond—helping shape production strategy and supply chain readiness in real-time.

What You’ll Do:

1. Own the demand planning process, ensuring accurate forecasting across key customer accounts
2. Drive monthly SOIP demand reviews and implement improvements based on variance/root cause analysis
3. Work hand-in-hand with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Operations
4. Support new product introductions and project forecasting from day one
5. Lead the coordination of data, reports, KPIs, and forecasting tools (Excel + Oracle)
6. Identify risk in supply/demand and implement solutions before issues arise
7. Build performance metrics and track forecasting accuracy, bias, and delivery results
8. Play a key role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process as it evolves

What They’re Looking For:

1. A commercially aware demand planner with experience in a manufacturing or tech environment
2. Strong Excel skills and experience with Oracle or similar planning systems
3. Comfortable driving cross-functional collaboration and challenging the status quo
4. Integrated Business Planning experience highly desirable
5. A customer-first mindset with a passion for getting things right the first time

What You’ll Influence:

1. Forecast Accuracy
2. Customer Satisfaction
3. On-Time Delivery
4. Supply Chain Efficiency

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help shape how a business delivers to major global customers, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.