Spectrum Brands is a global branded consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted brands across categories including home and garden, personal care, pet care and home appliances. We focus on creating products that improve everyday life through strong brands, consumer insight and innovation.
The EMEA Demand Planner is responsible for supporting the end-to-end Demand Planning process across the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Division, covering Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa.
Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and regional leadership, the role is responsible for developing an accurate unconstrained demand forecast, driving cross-functional alignment and supporting the S&OP process. The Demand Planner will use data, analytics and commercial insight to improve forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and enable effective business decision-making.
The Role
The EMEA Demand Planner will own the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned markets, categories and customers, developing accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts using multiple data sources, business intelligence and commercial insight. The role will facilitate demand reviews with Sales, Marketing and Commercial teams, challenging assumptions where required and ensuring forecasts reflect promotions, new product launches, discontinuations, customer activity and wider market trends.
Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning and Finance, the Demand Planner will build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure demand plans are aligned with commercial plans, supply constraints and business requirements. The role will support the delivery of a consensus forecast into the S&OP process and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and wider business planning activities.
The Demand Planner will monitor demand signals, forecast accuracy and bias, identifying risks and opportunities and conducting root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement. Through data-led recommendations, the role will influence stakeholders, improve forecast quality and accountability, and ensure adherence to planning standards and governance.
The role will also utilise SAP, SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP to support forecasting, reporting and KPI analysis, while contributing to system enhancements, process improvements and wider demand planning projects.
Key Performance Indicators
- Forecast Accuracy & Bias
- Inventory Value & Working Capital
- Product Availability / Fill Rate
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory
- Forecast Timeliness & Compliance
About You
- Minimum 2+ years' experience within a Demand Planning function.
- Experience contributing to S&OP processes.
- Experience using SAP, SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP, or similar business planning systems.
- Strong understanding of data forecasting, statistical analysis and interpretation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence.
- Experience working with Far East and/or long lead-time (LLT) suppliers.
- Commercially aware with a strong understanding of the factors that influence demand and forecast performance.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Colleague discount
- Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Demand Planner in Manchester employer: Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited
Spectrum Brands is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration across departments is encouraged. With a strong focus on innovation and consumer insight, the EMEA Demand Planner role provides opportunities to influence key business decisions while enjoying benefits such as hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive health care cash plan. Join us in a vibrant environment that values your contributions and supports your professional development across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa.
Contact Details:
Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited Recruitment Team
