Demand Manager

EMBS Engineering; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing advanced manufacturing business in Derby is seeking a Demand Manager. The role involves managing customer demand, enhancing supply chain processes, and driving improvements in sales forecasting and supplier partnerships. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand planning and a passion for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in demand planning, supply chain, or production management.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact for customer orderbook demands.
• Managing and enhancing SIOP processes across the business.
• Driving KPIs and continuous improvement across demand and supply.

Skills

Communication

Process Improvement

Detail Orientation

Job description

Location: Derby (on site, with hybrid working options to be discussed)
Salary: Up to 60,000 depending on experience
Are you a natural organiser with a knack for driving efficiency and building strong relationships across supply chain operations?

We are looking for a Demand Manager to join a fast growing advanced manufacturing business based in Derby. Specialising in precision engineering for sectors including aerospace, defence, and energy, the company is scaling rapidly, driven by strong growth in international projects, expanding supply chains, and increasing global demand.

This growth is opening up exciting career opportunities for people who want to be part of a business that is innovating, investing, and building for the future.
You will work in an environment that is focused around personal and professional continual improvement, making this a true, stable long term career opportunity.

What is the role about?
You will play a pivotal role in owning and evolving customer demand management and supply chain processes, making sure everything flows smoothly from customer orders through to on time delivery. This is a role with real responsibility and the chance to drive improvements across sales forecasting, supplier partnerships, ERP best practices, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning).

What you will be doing:

• Acting as the main point of contact for all customer orderbook demands
• Keeping sales orderbooks accurate, updated, and aligned with customer needs
• Managing and enhancing SIOP processes across the business
• Collaborating closely with manufacturing and purchasing teams
• Leading supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives
• Driving KPIs, continuous improvement, and best practice across demand, supply, and purchasing
• Coaching teams and embedding ERP discipline across supply chain activities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience in demand planning, supply chain, or production management
• Communicates confidently and effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Loves driving process improvements and coaching others to raise standards
• Is detail oriented, proactive, and committed to getting things right first time
• Thrives in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities