Demand Planner

In Cork; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to oversee forecasting and inventory management. This role offers a chance to shape demand planning processes and collaborate with various teams to support production efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and expertise in demand planning within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity provides genuine ownership and personal growth in a supportive company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret, model, and present data clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain forecasting documents, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date demand visibility.
• Support short-term inventory planning with a rolling 4-week view.
• Schedule the supply of direct materials to mitigate stock risks.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production efficiency and new product launches.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Location & Setup

Manchester (site-based role, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the Role

We’re partnering with a rapidly expanding leading manufacturing business to recruit a brand‑new Demand Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of forecasting, planning, and short‑term inventory management within a fast‑paced and growing operation.

You’ll play a key role in shaping demand planning processes, supporting the purchasing and operations teams, and ensuring stock and production plans align with customer and commercial requirements. It’s a great fit for someone highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident working cross‑functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain forecasting documents, ensuring accuracy and up‑to‑date demand visibility.
• Support short‑term inventory planning with a rolling 4‑week view.
• Schedule the supply of direct materials to mitigate stock risks.
• Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs).
• Raise orders and coordinate stock call‑offs.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and reports across purchasing, commercial, and operations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production efficiency and new product launches.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with planning and operational requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret, model, and present data clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to identifying issues and opportunities.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG environments.

Why Apply?

This is a newly created position within an expanding business, offering genuine ownership and visibility. You’ll work closely with commercial, purchasing, and operations teams while shaping processes that support long‑term growth. Ideal for someone looking to take the next step in demand planning with a supportive and progressive business.

Are you ready to lead supply chain excellence across a fast‑paced, high‑growth FMCG?

Equal Opportunities

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.