Manchester-based Demand Planner - Ownership & Growth

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner based in Manchester to support forecasting, planning, and inventory management. This pivotal role involves maintaining accurate demand visibility, collaborating with purchasing and operations teams, and ensuring alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong demand planning experience, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is a newly created position offering genuine ownership within a growing and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret, model, and present data clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain forecasting documents for up-to-date demand visibility.
• Support short-term inventory planning with a rolling 4-week view.
• Schedule the supply of direct materials to mitigate stock risks.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production efficiency.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner based in Manchester to support forecasting, planning, and inventory management. This pivotal role involves maintaining accurate demand visibility, collaborating with purchasing and operations teams, and ensuring alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong demand planning experience, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is a newly created position offering genuine ownership within a growing and supportive environment.