Job Title: Senior Demand Planner
Location: Cheadle
Role Type: Permanent
About the Company
A leading medical supplies company is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to join their growing team. With over 30 years of industry experience, this company provides high-quality, non-pharmaceutical medical consumables to a wide range of clients, including healthcare providers, universities, research institutions, and independent practices.
As a fast-growing, dynamic organisation, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and people-focused culture, offering exciting career progression opportunities.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and strategic Senior Demand Planner to take ownership of demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and product availability. You will lead a team of three Demand Planners and play a key role in driving efficiency and commercial success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Team Leadership - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three Demand Planners.
- Demand Forecasting - Analyse sales data and trends to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Inventory & Supply Planning - Ensure timely placement of purchase orders and maintain product availability.
- Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with sales, procurement, and commercial teams to align forecasts with business goals.
- New Product Launches - Provide planning insights to support product introductions.
- Supply Chain Disruption Management - Identify and resolve fluctuations or delays in the supply chain.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations, ideally within wholesale distribution or E-Commerce.
- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Experience in supplier and manufacturer relationship management.
- Proficient in Excel and forecasting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or ERP systems).
- A strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with service.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Employee recognition awards and bonuses.
- Regular staff social events.
- Life assurance policy for added security.
- Exciting career progression opportunities within a growing business.
Senior Demand Planner
Morson Talent
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Stockport, Greater Manchester SK4, England

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A leading medical supplies company in Cheadle is looking for a Senior Demand Planner with at least 5 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain operations.
- The role involves leading a team of three Demand Planners and requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and forecasting software, and effective stakeholder collaboration.
- Key responsibilities include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and managing supply chain disruptions to ensure product availability.
- The company offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, along with benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced family leave policies, and employee recognition awards.
- This position provides exciting career progression opportunities within a fast-growing organization that values a collaborative and people-focused culture.