Supply & Demand Planning Manager

Michael Page • Permanent • Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £50k - £60k / year • 1h ago

As a Supply & Demand Planning Manager, you will take a strategic lead in shaping and expanding our global supply base to support ambitious business growth. The organisation is experiencing significant growth across EU/US and the role will look to develop the supply chain across these regions.

Client Details

This role is within the FMCG industry and is based in Sheffield region.

Description

The role of Supply and Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for:

Lead the identification, qualification, and on boarding of new suppliers, with a focus on Asia and North America.
Conduct overseas supplier visits, audits, and contract negotiations to expand and strengthen the supply base.
Partner with sales, operations, and product teams to align procurement strategy with business growth plans, market demand forecasts, and product launches.
Maintain a clear view of upcoming product launches, seasonal demand, and promotional activity to plan effectively.
Support planning decisions with supplier lead time data and inventory availability.
Integrate supplier lead times and global logistics considerations into strategic planning.
Anticipate market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform sourcing and inventory decisions.
Monitor and respond to global risks (geopolitical, currency, supply chain disruptions) with proactive mitigation strategies.
Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply chain.

Profile

A successful Supply & Demand Planning Manager should have:

Experience in managing daily procurement while actively owning complex financial data and vendor relationships.
Strong analytical skills to assess data and forecast demand.
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain optimisation.
Highly accurate in advanced Excel analytics for budget control and forecasting. Advanced Excel Analytics: Expert in building complex VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and financial models with zero error tolerance.
Hands-on Procurement: Actively sources vendors, runs day-to-day bidding, and directly executes cost-saving agreements.
Data-Driven Negotiation: Translates raw supply chain data into leverage for better pricing and payment terms.
Risk & Budget Ownership: Directly manages inventory forecasts setting target stock levels and managing limits, spotting supply chain issues before they disrupt operations

Job Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on the level of experience.
Bonus incentives.
Private healthcare coverage.
Company pension scheme.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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