Demand Planning Manager

4 weeks ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Demand Planning Manager in the FMCG industry to join Silver Spoon, a trusted and innovative name in the food industry and part of the ABF family.

You will lead the demand planning team to deliver an accurate forecast and play a critical role in enhancing demand accuracy and delivering superior service to customers through effective team leadership.

Client Details

Join Silver Spoon in Peterborough, a proud member of ABF, as Demand Planning Manager and be part of a business that fuels innovation in the food industry. At Silver Spoon, they combine a strong heritage with a forward-thinking approach, offering you a platform to make a real impact on their supply chain, drive efficiency, and support sustainable practices.

You'll benefit from ABF's robust resources and development opportunities, empowering you to grow your career while shaping the future of a trusted brand.

Description

As Demand Planning Manager, the focus will be on a mix of step change activities combined with strong processes, continuous improvement, and action-oriented reporting

Lead the demand planning team, demonstrating excellent team management skills, inspiration, coaching, and development against personal development plans.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, focused on achieving common goals and having clear performance expectations and established KPIs.
Facilitate the creation of the demand plan in the S&OP process; ensuring delivery of intelligence from other functions; brand, sales, category & supply.
Ensure an accurate base forecast which incorporates history, seasonality, high level market trends and customer ranging.
Develop and support the team on forming strong relationships with customers. Challenge customer forecasts when necessary and review compliance of collaborative data against actual orders.
Lead periodic S&OP review meetings.
Lead, own and review all demand planning processes seeking opportunities to improve and make more efficient, questioning their value and ensure they are fit for purpose.
Seek to fully utilise the demand planning system to its full functionality and be the relationship owner with the software provider (Futurmaster).
Drive the focus on strong relationships for external customers, internal functions and across the wider ABF businesses.
Demand representative with cross functional projects, driving continuous improvement through proactive involvement, strong communication flow and efficient deliverProfile

Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to coach, inspire, motivate and develop a high performing team.
In-depth understanding of demand planning and S&OP/IBP processes within manufacturing Inc. retailer supply/forecasting processes and customer facing experience (preferable)
Ability to take account of the bigger picture or overall impact.
Strong communication skills, specifically cross-functional and with external customers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
High level of numerical ability, attention to detail and aptitude to summarise complex data in a simple effective way.
Computer literacy with demand planning software alongside advanced Excel Skills - ability to build spreadsheets, navigate a BI system, including using and manipulating pivot tables.
Detail-orientated mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.Job Offer

This hybrid Demand Planning Manager position (2-3 days pw on-site) offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment within the FMCG sector, where your impact will be visible across the business. Join Silver Spoon, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the demand planning strategy and support their commitment to operational excellence.

Competitive salary plus benefits package



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