Demand Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Demand Planning expert, where you'll lead a dedicated team to enhance forecast accuracy and drive operational efficiency. This role offers the autonomy to impact strategic initiatives and collaborate across functions in a supportive environment focused on employee development and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Exceptional people management skills required.
• Proven experience in demand planning is essential.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning function and team.
• Design and deliver accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Job Description

What Can I Expect? A business where people come and stay. Why? Because they've got a great reputation for developing people and delivering tailored career development paths for employees.

Plus, they offer great benefits and a genuinely flexible approach to working in the office!

What Will I Be Doing? As the Demand Planning expert in the business, you'll have the autonomy to lead this function and be instrumental in designing and delivering the best possible Demand function, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring seamless operations. You'll lead a team of 3 to deliver accurate business demand forecasts, enhance forecast accuracy, and provide superior service to customers. There will be extensive cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive operational efficiency and meet customer expectations.

What Experience Do I Need? You'll be an exceptional people manager with outstanding interpersonal skills. Proven experience in demand planning and team leadership is essential, along with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

About the Company

Highly regarded as a great place to work due to their culture, employee benefits, strong values, and supportive, team-focused environment. They are committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, with a strong environmental focus. Employees benefit from competitive pay, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for development and progression.

With a collaborative working environment and a focus on wellbeing, it's a great place to build a long-term career in the food industry.

Contact: Lucy on [contact details] or call (phone number removed) for an initial conversation.