Demand Planning Manager

SF Recruitment are working with a leading B2B distributor to recruit a Demand Planning Manager; To own forecasting, replenishment, and inventory planning across a multi-category, fast-moving business. This role plays a key part in enabling growth by ensuring the right products are available at the right time - without over-stocking.

Responsibilities:
*Lead short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasting at SKU and category level
*Build and maintain rolling 18-month forecasts and 3-year category plans
*Translate demand plans into purchase and production requirements
*Own Open-to-Buy, inventory health, and stock optimisation across channels
*Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities in forecasts and recommend actions
*Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and planning processes
*Support range reviews, product lifecycle decisions, and in-season adjustments
*Maintain and optimise ERP replenishment parameters in line with demand shifts
*Act as the planning link between Sales, Category, Operations, Finance, and Marketing
*Incorporate promotions, launches, and seasonal activity into demand plans
*Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
*Lead and develop a team of demand planners or analysts
What success look like:
*High forecast accuracy and strong availability performance
*Inventory held within plan with healthy stock turn
*Clear, actionable demand insight supporting commercial decisions
What we’re looking for:
*Strong demand or supply planning background, ideally in consumer goods, FMCG, or seasonal product environments
*Advanced Excel, Power BI, and forecasting tool experience
*ERP planning experience (Dynamics 365 / Navision or similar)
*Confident communicator who can influence cross-functional teams
*Strategic thinker who’s comfortable rolling up their sleeves
*Experience leading or mentoring planning teams.