Demand Planning Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager – Westland Horticulture – **Hiring Now**

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 & Knowledge

• Solid supply chain experience in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (D365 preferred) and Power BI.
• Excellent Excel skills and commercial awareness.
• Experienced people manager capable of developing a small team and influencing across divisions.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on a market-leading horticulture business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development and progression within a growing business.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Project Management, and Supply Chain
• Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Services

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£52,500.00