Strategic Demand Planner | SAP, Forecasting & Inventory

Vaillant Group Belgium; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Well-being programme

IiP Gold award

Death in service benefit

Private health care (subsidised)

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Vaillant Group in the UK is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to ensure product availability and OTIF targets are met by timely purchase orders and accurate forecasting.

You will forecast material requirements, manage stock levels, and coordinate with UK service and commercial teams. Experience with SAP, MRP and Power BI is essential, as is a degree in business or supply chain. Hybrid or office-based role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a demand planning/forecasting role with SAP and MRP.
• Degree in business, supply chain or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage product availability to meet OTIF targets by placing purchase orders.
• Forecast and manage material requirements aligned with demand patterns and KPI targets.
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers and customers through Purchasing.
• Stock optimisation while observing financial targets and seasonality.
• Maintain SAP/EPS systems with planning parameters and van stock management.
• Coordinate activities with UK departments including Vaillant Service and commercial teams.

Skills

Demand planning

SAP experience

MRP knowledge

Power BI

Communication

Education

Degree in business or supply chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Vaillant Group in the UK is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to ensure product availability and OTIF targets are met by timely purchase orders and accurate forecasting.

You will forecast material requirements, manage stock levels, and coordinate with UK service and commercial teams. Experience with SAP, MRP and Power BI is essential, as is a degree in business or supply chain. Hybrid or office-based role with competitive benefits.