Supply Chain and Demand Planning Manager

Supply Chain and Demand Planning ManagerSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 (Negotiable) plus bonusLocation: RochesterJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeAn established and growing organisation is seeking a Supply Chain and Demand Planning Manager to lead end-to-end planning, forecasting, and supply chain operations across a multi-site environment. This pivotal role is responsible for aligning demand, production, and inventory to meet customer requirements efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.Day-to-day of the role:Lead end-to-end demand planning, forecasting, and production planning, ensuring supply plans align with commercial demand and operational capacity.Develop and continuously improve robust forecasts to support production scheduling, procurement, and inventory planning.Coordinate production planning to ensure availability of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging in line with demand forecasts.Oversee the full product lifecycle from raw materials through to finished goods and distribution.Drive improved inventory visibility, stock accuracy, and inventory optimisation across all locations.Manage and embed effective forecasting tools and planning systems, creating a flexible and responsive planning pipeline.Use real-time data and analytics to assess demand volatility and improve forecast accuracy.Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, production, and customer-facing teams to deliver efficient and cost-effective supply chain performance.Take responsibility for ..... full job details .....