Supply and Demand Manager - Ireland at Marks & Spencer

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forecasting, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Supply And Demand Planning, KPI Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Organization, Strategic Planning

Industry

Retail

Description

As Supply and Demand Manager for Ireland, you will lead end to end planning across the region, helping us deliver the right products in the right place at the right time. You will play an important role in driving availability, supporting sales and managing waste, making sure we get the balance right for our customers and our business. You will lead a team of five and work closely with colleagues across trading, retail, logistics and suppliers to keep plans clear, responsive and joined up. You will use data and insight to guide decisions, respond quickly when priorities shift, and keep performance on track. Alongside day to day planning, you will support new line launches and key events, while looking for ways to simplify and improve how we work. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible. What you’ll do * Drive sales and availability across Irish stores through high quality end to end supply and demand planning * Manage performance through clear KPIs (key performance indicators), identifying risks and responding quickly to maintain availability * Optimise stock and system settings to balance availability with sustainable levels of waste * Support the delivery of new line introductions and events, ensuring strong planning and compliance * Build strong, collaborative relationships across supply base, retail, trading, logistics and space teams Who you are * Experienced in forecasting and inventory management across chilled, fresh or ambient categories * Comfortable leading a team and helping others deliver their best work * A clear communicator who builds strong working relationships across different teams * Analytical and confident using data to make decisions and improve outcomes * Well organised, proactive and able to stay focused in a fast paced environment What’s in it for you? Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: * 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation * Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more * Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours * Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future * Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one * Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal * Market leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave * 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services * One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you Everyone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. #LI-DNI #hybrid

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply and demand planning for the Ireland region to optimize product availability and minimize waste. Manage a team of five and collaborate with trading, retail, and logistics teams to ensure responsive planning and successful product launches.