Lead Demand Planner

Role:                  Lead Demand Planner – Global Manufacturing Company
Location:         Nottinghamshire

Company:       Global Manufacturing Business – Healthcare sector
Salary:              £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Are you a skilled Demand Planner with a passion for driving efficiency and optimising supply chain processes? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading global manufacturing business that is experiencing continued growth and success.

About the Role:

As a Lead Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the long-term planning of the business. From setting forecasts to placing orders for fully factored goods, you will be instrumental in managing stock levels and ensuring world-class OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) performance. You will also take a lead role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, as well as helping to define and implement ERP planning policies across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the S&OP process across multiple sites
• Manage demand planning and forecasting for all product lines
• Oversee the Excess & Obsolescence process
• Ensure all purchase goods for resale (PGFR) are ordered efficiently
• Collaborate with scheduling and material control teams
• Validate master data across all sites and coordinate ERP part creation
• Work closely with procurement and scheduling teams to set stock re-order policies
• Ensure agreed stocking policies and targeted stock turns are met
• Meet key performance metrics including cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness

What We’re Looking For:

We seek a professional with strong leadership skills, preferably with experience managing a small team. You should have a proven track record in demand planning and supply chain forecasting, ideally with a degree in a relevant field. The ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, coupled with strong negotiation and influencing skills, is essential. Proficiency in ERP systems & Excel is required, and scheduling experience would be beneficial. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills are a must, along with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive approach to working in a fast-paced environment. Being highly organised and methodical is essential, as is having keen attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset. Enthusiasm and a ‘can-do’ attitude, along with a strong desire to succeed, are key qualities. The ability to work efficiently under pressure is also important. A valid driver’s licence is required, as some travel between sites may be necessary.

Why Join?

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a global organisation that is committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and drive business success, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion!