Supply & Demand Planning Manager

• Growing Consumer Products Business in Barnsley Region
• Demand, Supply and Procurement for a Growing Business

This role is within the FMCG industry and is based in Sheffield region.

The role of Supply and Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead the identification, qualification, and on boarding of new suppliers, with a focus on Asia and North America.
• Conduct overseas supplier visits, audits, and contract negotiations to expand and strengthen the supply base.
• Partner with sales, operations, and product teams to align procurement strategy with business growth plans, market demand forecasts, and product launches.
• Maintain a clear view of upcoming product launches, seasonal demand, and promotional activity to plan effectively.
• Support planning decisions with supplier lead time data and inventory availability.
• Integrate supplier lead times and global logistics considerations into strategic planning.
• Anticipate market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform sourcing and inventory decisions.
• Monitor and respond to global risks (geopolitical, currency, supply chain disruptions) with proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply chain.

A successful Supply & Demand Planning Manager should have:

• Experience in managing daily procurement while actively owning complex financial data and vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and forecast demand.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain optimisation.
• Highly accurate in advanced Excel analytics for budget control and forecasting. Advanced Excel Analytics:
  Expert in building complex VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and financial models with zero error tolerance.
• Hands-on Procurement:
  Actively sources vendors, runs day-to-day bidding, and directly executes cost-saving agreements.
• Data-Driven Negotiation:
  Translates raw supply chain data into leverage for better pricing and payment terms.
• Risk & Budget Ownership:
  Directly manages inventory forecasts setting target stock levels and managing limits, spotting supply chain issues before they disrupt operations

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Company pension scheme.

Supply & Demand Planning Manager Barnsley, England