Demand Planning Manager

Westland Horticulture is a leading name in the UK horticulture sector, known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Site Demand Manager to lead our forecasting and demand planning activities across the UK sundries divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to drive process improvement, lead a small team, and have a tangible impact on the efficiency of our supply chain. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will manage and develop a small team while administering and analysing forecasts for our UK sundries divisions. You’ll play a pivotal role in improving forecast accuracy, optimising stock flow, and supporting key projects to enhance operational performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Demand team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture. Take ownership of National Account forecasting while coordinating Key Accounts and Independent customer demand areas. Work closely with sales, supply chain colleagues, and distribution sites to manage the flow of forecast and stock information. Analyse forecast accuracy by customer, product category, and sub-category, implementing improvement plans where needed. Develop tools and processes to enhance forecasting, including EPOS insights and improved reporting to the sales team. Lead projects linked to forecasting and stock management, such as warehouse changes, excess stock management, and automation of forecasting processes. Support scenario planning, process improvements, team reporting, and management of new product introductions and delists. Key Candidate Qualities Positive, “can-do” attitude with adaptability and logical problem-solving skills. Collaborative, approachable, and team-oriented with the ability to get the best out of people. Strong influence across departments, with excellent communication and leadership skills. Experience