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Lead Demand Planner

Ref: AS2317551

Warrington, England

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • S&OP Improvement

About the candidate

An experienced demand planning specialist with a strong supply chain background across consumer electronics, FMCG and retail environments. They bring strong analytical capability, ERP understanding and a practical approach to improving demand signals, inventory performance and service levels.

They are customer-focused, detail-driven and confident working with sales, marketing and wider supply chain teams to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen S&OP processes and spot risks early in fast-moving commercial settings.

What makes them great?

  • Improved Inventory Performance: Helped deliver a 20% improvement in inventory turnover by enhancing demand signal accuracy across a broad consumer electronics product range.
  • Reduced Stockouts: Developed reporting tools that supported a smoother S&OP process and contributed to a 15% reduction in stockouts within a large FMCG environment.
  • Proactive Problem Solver: Strong at identifying supply chain risks early and implementing practical solutions that support service levels, customer needs and wider business goals.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand Forecasting & Planning: Skilled in building and improving forecasts across varied product ranges, using data-led insights to support better inventory decisions.
  • S&OP & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in working closely with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to align plans with customer demand and business priorities.
  • ERP & Reporting Tools: Strong understanding of ERP systems and reporting processes, with experience streamlining planning activity and improving visibility.