Demand Planner

About Novanta

Novanta designs and manufactures high‑precision technology solutions for healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Our systems improve productivity, enhance people’s lives, and redefine what is possible in applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Taunton, United Kingdom

Demand Planner & Scheduler – Supply Chain | Manufacturing

• Translate customer demand into achievable production plans.
• Set realistic promise dates based on capacity and materials.
• Build and manage production schedules and work orders.
• Identify risks, constraints and trade‑offs early in the planning cycle.
• Partner with production and supply‑chain teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Support data‑driven improvements, including Power BI initiatives.

• Experience in demand planning, scheduling or production planning.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions in changing environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Interest in data and continuous improvement.

• Investment in systems, processes and people.
• Opportunity to make tangible improvements and see the impact.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional work environment.
• Direct influence on customer outcomes and operational performance.

Novanta is a proud equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative‑action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.