23 Business Forecasting jobs in the United Kingdom

Demand Planning Manager

Warrington, with some responsibility to visit local sites (all within 20 miles radius)

Competitive salary, please get in touch for more information

Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Holidays rising on service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven individual to join an exciting, growing manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to take responsibility for the inventory levels to ensure optimal supply chain operations. This role will involve working with a well-established team and collaborating with other departments to develop consistently reliable demand forecasts.

Role Description

• To provide management team with clear, accurate production data
• Ensure inventory levels are optimal and backorders are minimal
• Produce accurate costings and financial statements for manufacturing
• Manage the Planning and Demand team, ensure all have support and direction
• Analyse previous data, spot trends and promotional activities in the market to predict upcoming demand
• Make regular reviews of forecast performance, implements improvements and next steps
• Resolves demand related concerns as quickly as possible
• Establish and work to KPI's to validate supply chain

Skills and Qualifications

• BSc in a Planning, Process or Supply Chain is highly beneficial
• Minium 3 years experience in a Planning role with some team lead experience
• Experience working with multiple product lines/SKU's

Company Information

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with leading award-winning food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep their renowned brands on shelf and their supply chain running smoothly.

On Offer

• Salary will be circa 65 000 + Car Cash Allowance
• Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Healthcare + Pension Plan
• 25 days leave + 8

Demand Planning Manager

Warrington, with some responsibility to visit local sites (all within 20 miles radius)

Competitive salary, please get in touch for more information

Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Holidays rising on service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven individual to join an exciting, growing manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to take responsibility for the inventory levels to ensure optimal supply chain operations. This role will involve working with a well-established team and collaborating with other departments to develop consistently reliable demand forecasts.

Role Description

• To provide management team with clear, accurate production data
• Ensure inventory levels are optimal and backorders are minimal
• Produce accurate costings and financial statements for manufacturing
• Manage the Planning and Demand team, ensure all have support and direction
• Analyse previous data, spot trends and promotional activities in the market to predict upcoming demand
• Make regular reviews of forecast performance, implements improvements and next steps
• Resolves demand related concerns as quickly as possible
• Establish and work to KPI's to validate supply chain

Skills and Qualifications

• BSc in a Planning, Process or Supply Chain is highly beneficial
• Minium 3 years experience in a Planning role with some team lead experience
• Experience working with multiple product lines/SKU's

Company Information

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: S&OP Manager

Location: Barnsley, UK

Job Summary:

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are support a fast paced manufacturing organisation in the search and selection of a dynamic and experienced S&OP Manager, to join our team in Barnsley.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning and forecasting, with a proven track record in systems development and managing the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role will be pivotal in driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring optimal inventory management and supply chain efficiency.

Ideally you will be available immediately to start or be available at a maximum 1 month notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the S&OP process, facilitating monthly meetings and driving consensus across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.

- Develop and implement robust demand planning and forecasting models to improve accuracy and reliability of predictions.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather insights and data, ensuring all market trends and demands are accounted for in forecasting.

- Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock management to balance cost efficiency with service level requirements.

- Drive the development and enhancement of S&OP systems and tools, ensuring they meet business needs and are aligned with best practices.

- Analyse data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.

- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing regular updates and insights to senior management on S&OP activities and performance.

- Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the demand planning function.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

- Minimum of 5 years experience in S&OP management, demand planning, or related field.

- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in forecasting software and ERP systems.

- Proven experience in systems development and process optimization.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in supply chain management and S&OP.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with advanced analytics tools is a plus.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

- Collaborative and innovative work environment

Join them in Barnsley as an S&OP Manager, and play a key role in shaping the future of their supply chain planning operations. We look forward to your application, this role is being recruited by Pete Simmonds.

Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)

Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent

About POP MART

POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.

For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.

What to Expect

POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

• Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
• Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
• Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas

Benefits

POP MART offers our employees:

• Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
• A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
• Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
• Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work

The Role and Candidate

The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.

The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
• Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
• Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
• Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
• Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
• Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
• Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
• Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
• Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
• Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
• Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software

If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)

Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent

About POP MART

POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.

For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.

What to Expect

POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

• Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
• Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
• Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas

Benefits

POP MART offers our employees:

• Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
• A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
• Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
• Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work

The Role and Candidate

The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.

The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
• Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
• Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
• Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
• Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
• Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
• Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
• Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
• Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
• Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
• Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software

If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

Demand Planning Manager

Warrington, with some responsibility to visit local sites (all within 20 miles radius)

Competitive salary, please get in touch for more information

Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Holidays rising on service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven individual to join an exciting, growing manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experie.

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Kent based client to recruit for a Supply and Demand Planning Manager.

The role:

You will be tasked with developing and managing the coordination of the Supply and Demand planning function.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, and managing the Demand forecast, ensuring accuracy improves.
• Developing and managing the Supply Planning activities, ensuring improved efficiencies.
• Ensure Demand and Supply planning processes are aligned.
• Developing and leading of the planning team.
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop tools and spreadsheets to assist with data analysis.
• Improve processes and make recommendations for change.

Skills and Experience:

• At least five years' experience in a similar role withing a FMCG Manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of setting up or improving a planning function.
• Comfortable communicating across all levels.
• A good understanding of both Supply Chain and Demand Planning.
• Previous experience of managing data with Excel and an ERP/MRP system.

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