Supply Chain Demand Planner Manager

LDH (La Doria) Ltd; Sproughton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday

Hybrid working arrangements

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic Social Events

Job summary

LDH la doria is seeking an organised supply chain professional to lead end-to-end stock replenishment and ensure product availability in the UK. The role involves forecasting, inventory control, and managing international procurement and shipping with strong supplier relationships.

You will supervise the Supply Chain Administrator, analyse data for continuous improvement, and report on performance metrics while collaborating across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in similar role.
• Analytical and data-driven.
• Highly organised and process-oriented.
• Proactive and resilient under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Commercially minded with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and planning to strengthen accurate forecasts and optimise stock.
• Maintain optimal warehouse stock levels to meet demand with minimal excess.
• Raise and execute purchase orders based on safety stock and lead times.
• Manage international supply chain and order cycles to the UK port of entry.
• Liaise with international suppliers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders.
• Provide weekly stock and supply chain reports and monitor supplier performance.
• Supervise the Supply Chain Administrator and escalate critical issues.

Skills

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About Us:

LDH la doria is a leading supplier of ambient food products to major UK Supermarkets.

Established for over 65 years we are the best in the business working in close relationships with all of our customers and meeting the highest of service targets.

About You:

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical supply chain professional with experience in demand forecasting, inventory management, procurement, and international logistics in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage stock replenishment, maintain strong supplier relationships, and coordinate the end-to-end purchase order process. They will be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using data to improve supply chain performance while ensuring product availability and service levels are consistently met. Strong communication skills and previous team leadership experience is essential.

Job Summary:

Responsible forthe end-to-end stock replenishment cycle and ensuring we have the right products in the right place at the right time. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners and a keen eye for detail and data.

Forecasting & Planning

• Generate and strengthen accurate forecasts by analysing historical sales data, promotional insights, and statistical trends.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain optimal warehouse stock levels, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand without leading to excess stock.
• Responsible for raising and executing purchase orders based on safety stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance

Procurement and Shipping:

• Managing the international supply chain of product in to the UK
• Manage the entire order cycle, from raising and executing purchase orders to overseeing the movement of goods from our suppliers to our UK port of entry.
• Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
• Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location

Supplier and Vendor Relationships:

• Liaise daily with international suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and haulers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
• Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide weekly stock and supply chain reports for your area.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement.

Team Support:

• Supervise and manage the Supply Chain Administrator, ensuring they accurately track and report on shipping schedules and order statuses.

Issue Resolution:

• Proactively communicate any issues or opportunities to internal stakeholders and elevate critical problems to senior colleagues.

Key Accountabilities:

• SAP & Excel Skills essential
• Forecasting, Accuracy and Demand Planning
• Purchase Order Execution & Compliance
• Transit Lead Time Management
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Material Requirements Planning
• Raising / Management of Purchase Orders
• Stock / Supply Chain Reporting
• Issue resolution / escalation
• Management of Supply Chain Administrator

Personality Profile

• 5+ years experience in similar role
• Analytical and data-driven
• Highly organised and process-oriented
• Proactive and resilient under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Commercially minded with a continuous improvement mindset

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Hybrid working arrangements

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic Social Events

Equal Opportunities: LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.