Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning ManagerIndustry: ManufacturingSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Location: HarlowAre you an experienced demand planning professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact on business performance?We re looking for a Demand Planning Manager to take ownership of sales forecasting and demand planning within an established manufacturing business. Working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance, you ll turn data, customer requirements and market insight into reliable forecasts that support better business decisions.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working across departments, challenging assumptions and continuously improving how a business plans for the future.The Role, as the Demand Planning ManagerYou ll play a key role in aligning commercial demand with operational capability, helping the business balance customer service, stock availability, production capacity and working capital.Your responsibilities will include:Lead demand forecasting: Develop and maintain rolling sales forecasts, bringing together historical sales, customer demand, market trends and commercial priorities.Drive SandOP: Lead the demand planning element of the Sales and Operations Planning process, ensuring teams have a clear, evidence-based view of future demand.Analyse performance: Monitor forecast accuracy, investigate variances and develop meaningful KPIs and reports to support decision-making.Optimise inventory: Work with Supply Chain and ..... full job details .....