Demand & Supply Planner

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an ambitious Demand & Supply Planner ready to elevate their logistics career. This hybrid role offers the chance to collaborate with sales and marketing teams, ensuring accurate sales forecasts while driving process improvements. With a focus on career development, this opportunity not only allows you to sharpen your skills in a dynamic environment but also positions you for future leadership roles. Join a company that values teamwork and innovation, and make a tangible impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Genuine career advancement opportunities

6% employer pension contributions

Private health insurance

Company vehicle and fuel card

33 days' holiday plus purchase option

Paid leave for charitable projects

Flexible working arrangements

Employee resource groups

Trips to global locations for high performers

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields is essential.
• Professional logistics experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Sales & Operations Planning with accurate sales forecasts.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to a high-performing team.

Skills

Logistics

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Master's in Engineering

Master's in Logistics

Master's in Supply Chain Management

Master's in Business Administration

Job description

What's the role?

Are you an ambitious logistics professional ready to elevate your career? We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and highly communicative Demand & Supply Planner with the potential to advance into a senior leadership role within our logistics organization. In this position, you'll collaborate with a team of driven professionals, sharpening your skills in a fast-paced environment that promotes continuous development. You'll be involved in key decision-making, working closely with stakeholders to foster innovation and make a tangible impact. If you're prepared for a new challenge and eager to shape your future in logistics, this opportunity is for you!

What does the role involve?

As a hybrid Demand & Supply Planner, you will facilitate Sales & Operations Planning by partnering with Sales and Marketing to develop accurate sales forecasts for Northern Europe markets. Effective communication with senior stakeholders and strong data analysis skills are crucial for gaining market insights and defining strategies to balance product availability with optimal inventory levels. Your expertise will drive process improvements and contribute to a high-performing, agile team. We support your career development and aim for you to achieve outstanding results. International mobility can be an advantage but is not essential for this role.

What you need is:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration
• Professional logistics experience
• Experience in Demand/Supply planning is preferred but not mandatory
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal business partners across countries
• Ambition to excel and grow your career with Hilti

Who should apply?

We have an excellent mix of people. Success at Hilti depends on teamwork and ability, regardless of your background.

What do we offer?

We highly value our people and have developed a comprehensive reward package, including:

• Genuine career advancement opportunities (over 80% of leadership roles are filled internally)
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private health insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays) plus an option to purchase 5 additional days annually
• Paid leave for charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, offering schemes like cycle to work and discounts/cashback
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and compressed hours
• Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+, and sustainability topics
• Trips to locations such as Milan, New York, and our global HQ for high performers across teams