Demand Planning Manager Commercial Area UK & Ireland
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management
In short
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the UK & Ireland Demand Planning team (4 direct reports).
- Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Own and continuously improve the demand forecasting process.
- Lead the monthly Demand Review process and drive consensus forecasting.
- Ensure forecasts reflect market intelligence, promotional plans, product launches, and customer insights.
- Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, forecast bias, service levels, and inventory performance.
- Support scenario planning and risk management activities.
- Build strong relationships with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, Product Line, Supply Planning, and Logistics teams.
- Act as the key point of contact for demand-related planning decisions in the UK & Ireland business.
- Influence stakeholders to align on priorities, risks, and opportunities.
- Support the adoption and optimization of SAP IBP and other planning tools.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and help harmonize planning practices across Europe.
- Champion efficient processes, governance, and best practices.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning.
- Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand planning processes.
- Experience working with SAP IBP Demand Planning or comparable planning systems.
- Advanced analytical skills and strong business acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience working in international and matrix organizations.
Desired Qualifications
- You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- You are highly analytical and data driven, while understanding commercial realities.
- You build trust quickly and successfully influence across functions and organizational levels.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change.
- You continuously look for opportunities to improve performance, processes, and ways of working.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a global organisation where innovation, sustainability and customer experience are at the heart of everything we do.
- Chance to make a significant impact on both business performance and consumer loyalty while leading a pivotal function within the UK & Ireland business.
- Continuous investment in you and your development.
- No barriers to where your career could take you.
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About Electrolux Group
Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed approximately 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to…
Company
Electrolux GroupJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Luton, United Kingdom
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