Global Demand Planning Manager in Chippenham

Global Demand Planning Manager

Chippenham (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

Reports to: Global Supply Chain Planning Director

Are you ready to shape the global demand signal for a growing consumer healthcare business?

At Alliance we’re looking for a Global Demand Planning Manager to own, drive and continuously improve our demand forecasting capability across all regions. This is a highly visible role at the heart of our commercial and supply chain decision-making where your insight directly influences business performance, investment and growth strategy. This role requires a perfect blend of analytical and commercial acumen, combined with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, as it is both cross‑functional and multicultural.

At Alliance, we specialise in advanced skincare solutions and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS). Backed by innovation and driven by purpose, we’re on an exciting journey of transformation and growth expanding our reach, enhancing our brands, and bringing cutting‑edge products to more consumers across the globe.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the monthly statistical forecasting process across all regions
• Partner with commercial and regional teams to align key account and market forecasts
• Own the global risk & opportunity log and surface key demand drivers
• Deliver accurate short‑ and long‑term volume and value forecasts
• Highlight material changes to the top 80% of SKUs via S&OE and IBP
• Drive scenario planning and data‑led decision making
• Track and improve forecast accuracy through defined KPIs
• Maintain master data integrity and ensure forecasts flow into critical systems

What you’ll be accountable for

• Improving planning maturity and moving towards a “hands‑off” forecasting model
• Leading IBP commercial reviews
• Driving SKU rationalisation with data‑backed insights
• Ensuring transparency and governance of planning assumptions
• Supporting innovation with robust demand ranges

What we are looking for in our new Global Demand Planning Manager

• Experience in a global demand planning role within a complex multiple stakeholder organisation
• Cultural awareness across various global regions, in particular China and Singapore
• Strong background in analytics, statistics and structured problem‑solving
• Advanced Excel skills: Power BI experience essential (Power Apps a bonus)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight
• Confident communicator, able to influence across all levels
• Proactive, improvement‑driven mindset with strong ownership

Get excited by the opportunity to sharpen forecasting accuracy and leave a lasting impact on a global supply chain – we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products