Sulzer Careers Regional Demand Manager

Sulzer; Leeds; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Regional Demand Manager to architect demand-planning strategies. The role involves leading forecasts that align with both tactical and long-term business goals, collaborating widely to ensure plans are robust and responsive. Candidates need strong analytical skills and relevant experience in demand planning, along with familiarity with Salesforce and SAP. This position offers a fully remote setup with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual personal bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Defined pension contributions

Support for health costs

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping and lifestyle

Discounted car leasing

Continuous learning opportunities

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning or forecasting within a complex engineering or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with relevant forecasting tools.
• A valid passport and driver's licence with flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage demand forecasts across Europe and Africa.
• Translate sales insights into actionable plans.
• Lead the demand review process and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Salesforce familiarity

SAP familiarity

Passion for continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

QlikSense

Tagetik

MS Visio

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzers Pumps Parts and Retrofit (PPR) Division is expanding and we are looking for a strategic data‑driven leader to join us in a newly created role that will directly influence how we plan, forecast and deliver across global markets. The PPR Division is at the heart of our aftermarket business providing high‑performance pump systems, critical spare parts and custom retrofit solutions to industries ranging from energy and water to chemicals and manufacturing. We help customers extend the life of their equipment, improve efficiency and reduce downtime, making sustainability and reliability a reality.

About the Role

As Regional Demand Manager you’ll be the architect of our demand‑planning strategy within the SiOP umbrella. Reporting to the Head of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SiOP) you’ll lead the development of accurate, data‑driven forecasts that align with both tactical and long‑term business goals. You’ll collaborate across Sales, Operations, Finance and Engineering to ensure our plans are not only robust but also agile enough to respond to market shifts. This is a high‑impact role with visibility across the business and a chance to shape how we operate regionally and globally.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Own and manage demand forecasts across third‑party within Europe and Africa region and inter‑company channels across the globe.
• Translate sales and market insights into actionable plans (short‑term and strategic).
• Lead the SiOP demand review process and drive continuous improvement.
• Enhance forecasting systems and ensure governance and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align demand with business strategy.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred but relevant experience is what really counts.
• Proven experience in demand planning or forecasting within a complex engineering or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and solid business acumen to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, SAP, QlikSense, Tagetik and MS Visio.
• A curious mindset, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for data continuous improvement.
• A valid passport and driver’s licence with the flexibility for occasional travel across regions.

What We Offer You

• A fully remote home‑based role with occasional travel across regions.
• A competitive basic salary.
• Annual personal bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle plus the opportunity to apply for a Costco membership.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, your family and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• We are proud to support those who have served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoD’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex‑military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.

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Sulzer is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

Sulzer has been recognised as a 2025 Top Employer in nine countries: Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Having five certified countries in Europe also means we’ve earned the title of European Top Employer. This achievement truly reflects the incredible culture and commitment of our teams around the world.

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

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