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Demand Planning Manager
GILBERT GILKES & GORDON LTD —Kendal
- £32,937 - £44,751 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Planning and Supply Chain Specialist
UPM —Lancaster
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
2d
Planning and Supply Chain Specialist
UPM Germany —Lancaster
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
2d
Global Supply Chain Manager - Graphics
UPM Germany —Lancaster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
Hard Services Supervisor
Emcor —Barrow-In-Furness
- £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Global Supply Chain Manager - Graphics
UPM —Lancaster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Cluster General Manager
Holiday Inn Express Barrow in Furness —Barrow-In-Furness
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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9d
Senior Process Engineer
Wood —Barrow-In-Furness
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Occupational Health Consultant
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust —Lancaster
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
7d
Print Production Manager
VerveSport —Blackpool
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Time management
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Demand Planning Manager

GILBERT GILKES & GORDON LTD -
Kendal

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,937 - £44,751 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Bereavement leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Oracle
Supply chain
Statistical analysis
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Supply chain management
IT
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planning Manager to join the team in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, analysing sales data and market trends, and ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand and support efficient manufacturing operations.

Working closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement and Finance, the role will align demand and supply plans while providing updates and support to customers and suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate monthly demand forecasts using data analysis, market intelligence and statistical models
Analyse trends, seasonality and product performance to continuously improve forecast accuracy
Lead the monthly forecast review process, building a consensus plan with Sales, Marketing and Finance
Translate demand forecasts into actionable plans for Production, Procurement and Inventory teams
Monitor forecast performance (e.g. MAPE, bias) and drive continuous improvement
Identify risks and opportunities within the demand plan and present insights to senior stakeholders
Support inventory optimisation and service level performance while balancing working capital objectives
Produce regular reporting and dashboards on forecast accuracy and demand performance

The Individual

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Commercially aware with the ability to prioritise effectively
Collaborative and confident in influencing stakeholders
Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement

Experience/personal skills

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Engineering or related field
Knowledge of advanced forecasting techniques or statistical modelling
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or inventory optimisation methodologies
Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or forecasting within a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and numerical skills; proficient in Excel and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS or specialised forecasting software)
Experience working within an IBP framework
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear business recommendations

Why Gilkes?

Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 170 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees commitment, we offer:

Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits)
Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity)
25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!)
Continuous professional development & membership funding
Cycle to Work scheme
Life Insurance
Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support

And much more... interested? Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,937.00-£44,751.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Application question(s):

How many years experience do you have working in demand planning or forecasting?
Do you have experience of developing and managing forecasts within a manufacturing or similar environment?
What level of experience do you have with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or monthly demand review process?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Demand Planning Manager

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Global Supply Chain Manager - Graphics

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