Demand Planning Manager
Home Textiles Supplier
Excellent salary plus benefits
Location: Greater Manchester - HYBRID WORKING




Our client is a leading homewares company, supplying UK retailers. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager to join their team in this newly created role. The purpose of this role is to help plan smarter, move faster, and deliver for their customers, every time.


This is a senior role within the Demand Planning team, supporting the Head of Department to deliver accurate forecasting, efficient stock management, excellent customer service and drive organisational change. You’ll be central to ensuring customers receive market leading service, while optimising stock, driving sell-through, and supporting continuous improvement across our clients processes.
Working closely with Sales, Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics and beyond, you’ll balance the needs of the customer and the business to deliver commercial results and operational excellence.


What You’ll Be Doing:
*Supporting the Head of Department to improve demand planning processes and embed new ways of working.
*Developing the team to build capability and drive continuous improvement.
*Managing demand planning and order processing for key customer accounts to ensure service excellence.
*Monitoring forecasts, sales, and stock performance to inform proactive decision-making.
*Managing stock across multiple supplier lead times to meet availability and efficiency targets.
*Identifying overstock and clearance opportunities to support promotional activity.
*Using business intelligence tools to plan stock intake, track performance, and report results.
*Collaborating across departments to ensure clear communication, fast action, and strong delivery.


What You’ll Need to Succeed:
*Analytical Strength – Confident working with data, forecasts, and KPIs to drive decisions.
*Management – Able to inspire and develop a small team while maintaining hands-on involvement.
*Commercial Focus – Balances customer needs with business priorities to achieve results.
*Agility – Thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with shifting priorities.
*Collaboration – Works cross-functionally and builds strong relationships at all levels.


What our client offers:
*The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, fast-moving business.
*A culture built on collaboration, care, and doing things the right way.
*The chance to help shape the future of a high-performing demand team.
*The satisfaction of knowing your work keeps products flowing and customers happy.


If you’re ready to bring your experience in demand planning, your eye for detail, and your ability to manage with pace and purpose, we want to hear from you.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16158