Demand Planner

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.

What You ll Get

• Salary c£35,000 (DOE)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking

About You

• You ve got solid international supply chain experience (essential)
• A proven background in demand planning and inventory management within manufacturing
• You re 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
• You take pride in your work, follow things through and stay accountable
• A team player who can easily build strong working relationships and support those around them

About the Role

• You ll be 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

About the Company

• One of our long-standing partners of over 15+ years
• Multi-award-winning manufacturer with a strong track record of steady, sustained growth
• Invests heavily in people, facilities and continuous improvement, with excellent staff retention