Supply Chain and Demand Planning Manager

Supply Chain and Demand Planning Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (Negotiable) plus bonus

Location: Rochester

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

An 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 warehouse operations and stock integrity across the business.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the supply chain team, with responsibility for current headcount and future growth.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or forecasting within a fast-paced environment (FMCG or similar preferred).
• Strong background in production planning and aligning supply plans to forecast demand.
• Experience of stock control, inventory accuracy, and warehouse management.
• Confident using ERP or planning systems (experience with Microsoft Business Central advantageous).
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data, manage demand volatility, and improve planning accuracy.
• Previous experience managing and developing a team.
• Flexible, resilient, and comfortable working in a changing operational environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites (locally based).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable).
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping forecasting, demand, and production planning capability within a growing business.
• Career development, training, and long-term progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Attractive benefits package including bonus, pension, employee support programmes, company events. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays