Demand and Supply Planning Manager

Join Westfalia Fruit as a Demand & Supply Planning Manager and lead our Supply Chain planning function. Develop and execute accurate demand and supply plans to balance customer needs with business capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in supply and/or demand planning roles within FMCG, fresh produce, or perishable goods sectors
• Strong exposure to S&OP, inventory optimisation, and supply-demand balancing
• Experience working in a matrix or cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to lead or mentor planners and planning teams
• Advanced knowledge of forecasting techniques, demand planning systems, and supply planning process
• Strong analytical capability; confident in managing large data sets and turning insights into actions
• Skilled in planning systems (e.g. SAP IBP, APO, Oracle, Excel/BI tools)
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics, stock policies, and service level management
• Detail-oriented, structured, and commercially aware, with strong prioritisation skills and a customer-led mindset in planning decisions
• Influential cross-functional communicator, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and staying calm and proactive under pressure and ambiguity

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• State-of-the-art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and avocado ice cream
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash
• Christmas hampers and a Christmas party
• Sausage Roll Thursday and pizza lunch days