Senior Demand Manager

Michael Page; Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Middleton is seeking a Senior Demand Manager to enhance demand planning processes and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in merchandising within the FMCG or retail industry and strong analytical and organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and additional perks like 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after initial on-site induction period

3pm finish on a Friday

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Great Employee discount

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising within the FMCG or retail industry.
• A solid understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Department to improve demand planning processes.
• Managing demand planning and order processing for key customer accounts.
• Monitoring forecasts, sales, and stock performance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales and inventory data

Excellent organisational abilities

Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems

Effective communication skills

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Job description

Overview

You'll be central to ensuring our customers receive market leading service, while optimising stock, driving sell-through, and supporting continuous improvement across our processes.

Working closely with Sales, Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics and beyond, you'll balance the needs of the customer and the business to deliver commercial results and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Department to improve demand planning processes and embed new ways of working.
• Developing the team to build capability and drive continuous improvement.
• Managing demand planning and order processing for key customer accounts to ensure service excellence.
• Monitoring forecasts, sales, and stock performance to inform proactive decision-making.
• Managing stock across multiple supplier lead times to meet availability and efficiency targets.
• Identifying overstock and clearance opportunities to support promotional activity.
• Using business intelligence tools to plan stock intake, track performance, and report results.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure clear communication, fast action, and strong delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising within the FMCG or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales and inventory data.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after initial on-site induction period
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Great Employee discount
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Demand Manager to join a reputable company in Middleton. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!