Site Demand Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing business in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Site Demand Manager to lead forecasting and demand planning efforts across UK divisions. This pivotal role involves managing a small team, enhancing forecast accuracy, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess solid supply chain experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and Excel. Join a dynamic environment where you can significantly impact supply chain efficiency and innovate.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply.
• Experienced people manager.
• Strong influence across departments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyse forecasts for UK divisions.
• Lead and develop the Demand team.
• Take ownership of National Account forecasting.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and implement improvement plans.
• Work closely with sales and distribution sites.

Skills

Forecasting

Team leadership

Process improvement

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (D365 preferred)

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Site Demand Manager: Lead Supply Chain Excellence in Cambridge!

Are you an experienced forecasting and people manager ready to drive efficiency and lead a team at a market‑leading UK manufacturing business? We are seeking a Site Demand Manager to head up our forecasting and demand planning activities across our UK divisions.

This is a pivotal role that offers the opportunity to lead a small team, drive process improvement, and have a tangible impact on supply chain performance.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for administering and analysing forecasts for our UK divisions while managing and developing a small team.

Key Focus Areas:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the Demand team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture. You must be an experienced people manager capable of developing a small team and influencing across divisions.
• Forecasting Ownership: Take ownership of National Account forecasting while coordinating Key Accounts and Independent customer demand areas.
• Process Improvement: Analyse forecast accuracy by customer, product category, and sub‑category, implementing improvement plans where needed. Develop tools and processes to enhance forecasting, including EPOS insights and improved reporting to the sales team.
• Project Leadership: Lead projects linked to forecasting and stock management, such as warehouse changes, excess stock management, and automation of forecasting processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, supply chain colleagues, and distribution sites to manage the flow of forecast and stock information.

Experience & Qualities

We are looking for a leader with strong influence across departments who is comfortable in fast‑paced environments with changing priorities.

Required Experience & Knowledge:

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply.
• Experienced people manager.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (D365 preferred) and Power BI.
• Excellent Excel skills and commercial awareness.

Key Candidate Qualities:

• Positive, "can‑do" attitude with adaptability and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative, approachable, and team‑oriented with the ability to get the best out of people.
• Strong influence across departments, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

What We Offer

Join a leading name in the UK horticulture sector known for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on a market‑leading business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development and progression within a growing business.

Ready to lead our Demand team and drive supply chain efficiency? Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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