Demand Management Systems & Planning Lead

Demand Management Systems & Planning Lead

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK, S1 1

Remote:
Any

Saint‑Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS) is seeking a Demand Management Systems & Planning Lead to join our Demand Management team. This newly created role supports shaping the future of planning, forecasting, and collaboration across the business. It offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in our transition to SAP S/4

HANA and the development of our SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) capability. The role will own and develop SAP IBP capability, lead VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) initiatives to drive improved forecast accuracy, supply chain responsiveness, and customer collaboration. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, finance and operations to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen customer relationships and drive best‑in‑class planning processes.

This role combines systems expertise, analytical capability and leadership influence, making it ideal for someone ready to step into a highly visible role within a transforming business.

• Strong experience working with SAP S/4
  
  HANA and SAP IBP, ideally across demand, inventory or supply planning.
• Experience leading or supporting forecasting, demand planning or supply chain planning processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) processes and customer collaboration models.
• A commercially aware and analytical mindset with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders and customers.
• Someone resilient, proactive and comfortable leading through change as we develop new ways of working.

• Act as the business lead and subject‑matter expert for SAP IBP within the Demand Management function.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of SAP S/4
  
  HANA planning capabilities and ensure robust system governance and control.
• Lead VMI initiatives with customers to improve inventory visibility, forecasting accuracy and replenishment processes.
• Analyse customer demand patterns and market intelligence to improve planning decisions and supply chain responsiveness.
• Represent Demand Management in cross‑functional meetings and collaborate with commercial, finance, operations and supply chain teams to drive alignment and continuous improvement.