Senior Demand Planner 2 year Secondment

Vaillant Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the heating industry seeks an experienced demand planner to manage product availability and optimize stock levels in the Greater London area. Applicants must possess a relevant degree and experience in demand or supply planning. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, including a generous pension scheme and a well-being program, in a fast-paced and innovative environment committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Generous pension scheme

Well-being program

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Demand Planning or S&OP processes.
• Strong understanding of inventory management best practices.
• Analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage product availability to meet OTIF targets.
• Optimize stock levels while balancing financial targets.
• Lead demand discussions and influence decision-making.

Skills

Statistical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in demand planning tools

Education

Degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, or Predictive Analytics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Developing one of the most efficient heat pumps on the market. And turning the lights on only when needed.Both count. Both are us.

What we achieve together

• Manage product availability to meet On Time in Full (OTIF) targets and deliver exceptional service to our customers.
• Optimise and manage stock levels, balancing financial targets, seasonality, and operational efficiency whilst owning the end-to-end demand forecasts, ensuring accuracy and transparency across all assumptions.
• Lead demand discussions in review meetings and influence decision‑making in S&OP forums through fact‑based analysis.
• Analyse historic trends, market dynamics, and portfolio performance to strengthen the demand signal and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and supply teams to translate business plans into actionable forecast assumptions and inventory strategies.
• Implement and continuously improve demand planning tools and processes to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.

What makes us successful together

• A Degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, or Predictive Analytics; Supply Chain certification is desirable.
• Previous experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP/IBP processes.
• Strong statistical knowledge, SAP experience, and understanding of master data and MRP.
• Familiarity with inventory management best practices and lifecycle management (NPI, PIPO).
• Analytical thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional teams and thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in demand planning tools and ability to leverage data‑driven insights for decision‑making.

What you can count on

• We offer our employees an attractive remuneration package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and bonus opportunities.
• We offer a generous pension scheme which enables our employees to have greater financial security when they do retire.
• We care about our employees and offer a well‑being programme that includes 24/7 remote GP appointments, mental health consultations and 1‑2‑1 lifestyle coaching.
• We are in the 7% of UK businesses that have received the Gold award from Investors in People (IiP)
• For our employee’s peace of mind, we provide a death in service benefit and the option of subsidised private health care.
• We pride ourselves on our Family Friendly Policies, designed to support our employees during important life events.

What makes us special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy‑saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.

We rely on digital application processes – not only to work more efficiently, but also to help conserve resources. Therefore, we kindly ask you to apply online only.