Supply and Demand Manager in Havant

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping.

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services—together. Are you ready to jump onboard? We are now looking for a Supply and Demand Manager to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the location is Havant.

What you will be doing:

• As Supply and Demand Manager, you will play a key role in managing the Supply Chain, Logistics and Sales and Operations planning functions to ensure effective operations planning, material procurement and efficient logistics operations; to achieve business revenue and customer on time delivery targets.
• You’ll work closely with the local team and wider business Operations and Sales teams, and you will report to Head of Delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the supply chain and demand planning processes, S&OP activities and setting objectives to align inventory with customer needs, market uncertainties and production capacity.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to ensure accurate demand forecasts and aligned supply plans.
• Implement supply chain strategy, policies, guidelines and methodologies and processes for risk‑aware optimisation and improvement initiatives.
• Direct procurement, logistics and demand planning activities.
• Lead and mentor supply‑chain, logistics and demand‑planning teams, setting objectives, managing performance, and promoting professional development.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to resolve supply‑chain challenges and improve efficiency, cost, quality and safety, within the local site and wider business.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation initiatives in supply‑chain and demand‑planning processes; analyse market trends, customer and supplier data to adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and industry regulations related to supply‑chain and logistics management.

Required qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a supply‑chain related subject.
• Experience: Essential experience in purchasing, logistics, and supply‑and‑demand planning within a highly regulated industry.
• Skills: Critical skills in Sales and demand planning, procurement, strategy development and implementation, and line management. Knowledge of ERP / MRP systems.
• Certifications: IOSH.
• Other Requirements: Ability to travel in the UK and internationally.

Preferred qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in a supply‑chain related subject.
• Experience: Experience in high precision, low volume, machining and assembly operations. Experience with the implementation of ERP / MRP systems.
• Skills: Knowledge using SAP and Power BI.
• Certifications: SIPs qualification, Continuous Improvement, NEBOSH and Chartered Manager.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers and suppliers within the UK and around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually. This role requires sufficient SC clearance or ability to obtain sufficient SC clearance.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co‑creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.