Group Demand Planner at Scott Bader

Irchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand planning, S&OP, Statistical modeling, Data analysis, Excel, ERP, Forecasting, Stakeholder management, Supply chain management, KPI reporting, Commercial awareness, Communication, Problem solving

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Remote (Europe) Applicants must be located in a country where the company has an established entity Travel to global sites as required (10%) As our new Group Demand Planner, you’ll take ownership of a 36-month rolling forecast, using statistical models to build a clear, reliable view of demand across the business. You’ll analyse and refine data, communicate insights clearly to both internal and external stakeholders, and confidently challenge assumptions to ensure forecasts are as accurate and informed as possible. You’ll play a key role in shaping our planning process, working closely with commercial teams to highlight risks and opportunities and presenting these through the Group S&OP cycle. Alongside this, you’ll act as the go-to expert for our forecasting tools—supporting and training colleagues to make sure everyone gets the most out of the system. Some of your key responsibilities: * Own and continuously improve the 36-month rolling demand forecast, driving accuracy through data, insights, and collaboration * Lead the Group Demand S&OP process, presenting risks and opportunities and aligning input from commercial and supply chain teams * Partner with sales, customer service, and product teams to manage demand changes, exceptions, and short-term constraints * Develop and maintain Forecast Accuracy KPI reporting, using data to drive improvements and enhance customer service * Act as the link between local and global teams to ensure alignment and consistency across the demand plan * Take ownership of demand planning processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting users across the business What do I need to be successful in this role? * Strong experience in demand planning and S&OP, ideally within a global, multi-site supply chain * Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and advanced Excel/data skills (ERP experience preferred) * Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across teams * Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment * Self-motivated team player with a proactive, solution-focused approach and strong commercial awareness What’s in it for me? * Competitive salary with participation in a company bonus scheme, rewarding shared success * Generous pension contributions, with enhanced employer support depending on location * Access to a range of health, wellbeing, and employee benefit programmes * Annual leave entitlement in line with local policies, with options to buy additional days where available * Opportunities to give back, including paid volunteering time and support for charitable fundraising initiatives Who are Scott Bader? Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide. We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise. Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company. Diversity & Inclusion Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

The Group Demand Planner will own the 36-month rolling forecast and lead the Group S&OP process to align commercial and supply chain teams. They will also act as the expert for forecasting tools, providing training and support to colleagues across the business.