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Demand Planner

United Kingdom, Haslingden 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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We’re supporting our longstanding partner of over 15 years in their search for a new Demand Planner to join their supply chain team, based near Haslingden, Lancashire. They’re a multi-award-winning manufacturer that continues to go from strength to strength. They’ve built an incredible reputation for investing in their people, their facilities and how they operate; and it shows in their staff retention and the depth of the team. They’ve got some exciting growth plans for 2026, it’s the perfect time to join them.

Job Responsibility

  • The key link between demand planning and the senior buyer within a small, collaborative supply chain team
  • Leading demand planning activity and keeping forecasts aligned with customer demand and market trends
  • Using data to shape purchasing, inventory and replenishment decisions
  • Managing stock levels, safety stock and order profiles to keep supply and demand balanced
  • Coordinating with global suppliers on orders, delivery schedules and performance
  • Monitoring supplier operations, lead times and improvement activity
  • Supporting S&OP activity with analysis, reporting and forward planning
  • Communicating risks, changes and priorities clearly so the wider team can respond quickly

Requirements

  • Solid international supply chain experience (essential)
  • A proven background in demand planning and inventory management within manufacturing
  • Comfortable working with data, analysing trends and using insight to plan ahead
  • Strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP systems knowledge
  • A confident negotiator with experience managing global supplier relationships
  • Able to work at pace, manage changing priorities and stay on top of the detail
  • Takes pride in work, follows things through and stays accountable
  • A team player who can easily build strong working relationships and support those around them

What we offer

  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Life insurance (4x salary)
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Onsite parking

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