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Kelly Fowler
Lead Talent Partner
Full Time
Derby, Derby
£60,000
Are you a natural organiser with a knack for driving efficiency and building strong relationships across supply chain operations?
We are looking for a Demand Manager to join a fast growing advanced manufacturing business based in Derby. Specialising in precision engineering for sectors including aerospace, defence, and energy, the company is scaling rapidly, driven by strong growth in international projects, expanding supply chains, and increasing global demand.
This growth is opening up exciting career opportunities for people who want to be part of a business that is innovating, investing, and building for the future.
You will work in an environment that is focused around personal and professional continual improvement, making this a true, stable long term career opportunity.
What is the role about?
You will play a pivotal role in owning and evolving customer demand management and supply chain processes, making sure everything flows smoothly from customer orders through to on time delivery. This is a role with real responsibility and the chance to drive improvements across sales forecasting, supplier partnerships, ERP best practices, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning).
What you will be doing:
Acting as the main point of contact for all customer orderbook demands
Keeping sales orderbooks accurate, updated, and aligned with customer needs
Managing and enhancing SIOP processes across the business
Collaborating closely with manufacturing and purchasing teams
Leading supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives
Driving KPIs, continuous improvement, and best practice across demand, supply, and purchasing
Coaching teams and embedding ERP discipline across supply chain activities
We are looking for someone who:
Has solid experience in demand planning, supply chain, or production management
Communicates confidently and effectively with internal teams and external partners
Loves driving process improvements and coaching others to raise standards
Is detail oriented, proactive, and committed to getting things right first time
Thrives in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities
Sound like the kind of role you could see yourself thriving in, but want a chat before applying?
No problem, contact Kelly for a confidential conversation and find out more
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