ESA - Electronic Security Association

Senior Demand Planner

ESA - Electronic Security Association

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Motherwell • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop accurate demand forecasts and maintain planning tools to support supply and inventory decisions.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to understand demand drivers and align forecasts with business needs.
  • Lead cross‑functional alignment meetings and provide input for new products, transitions, and promotions.
  • Analyze forecast performance, identify trends, and deliver reports that support strategic and operational planning.
  • Deliver reliable customer demand forecasts that enable the company to plan effectively and meet market demand.
  • Strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing between planning, sales, marketing, and finance teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methods and systems, helping the organization anticipate customer needs and optimize supply chain performance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning or a closely related field
  • Strong background in statistical analysis and data-driven forecasting within complex, high-variance environments, with a clear understanding of financial and operational impacts.
  • Experience with Demand Planning software is preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, impactful presentations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
Benefits
  • Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee benefits
  • Hybrid working facilities
  • Work in a collaborative and friendly team based in our Motherwell office, with full training and ongoing support provided.
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Soft Skills
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