Average Demand Planner salary in Manchester

Supply & Demand PlannerLocation: Rochdale (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)Salary: £35,000 + 15% annual bonus (target related)Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexitime available)Holidays: 28 days holiday + Bank HolidaysContract: PermanentThe RoleWe are recruiting a Supply & Demand Planner to join a fast-paced supply chain environment, playing a pivotal, cross-departmental role at the centre of the business.This is a hands-on, inbound planning position, responsible for managing stock availability across 400–500 SKUs. You will be highly reactive to customer and business needs, proactively identifying out-of-stock risks, analysing trends, and working with multiple teams to resolve issues.You’ll act as the key link between customers, sales teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and the warehouse, ensuring stock is available to meet demand while maintaining strong service levels.Key Responsibilities Proactively manage inbound supply, liaising with suppliers right through to the warehouse teamCreate, maintain, and share out-of-stock and low-stock reports with internal teamsAnalyse historical sales and product-level trends to forecast demand over a rolling 3-month periodInvestigate out-of-stock issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actionsSupport inventory and stock control activities, including safety stock reviews and availability planningCo-ordinate with the manufacturing team to ensure timely product availabilityWork closely with an international central planning team to align supply prioritiesMaintain and update supply and planning master data within SAP and IBPAct as a strong cross-functional communicator across supply chain, sales, manufacturing, and logistics What We’re Looking For Previous experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, or Stock ControlStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and risksSAP experience is a significant advantage (IBP add-on desirable)Confident Excel user, comfortable with reporting and data analysisA proactive problem-solver who asks why issues occur and looks for solutionsExcellent communication skills, comfortable working across multiple departmentsExperience in a B2B environment and/or with international suppliers is beneficial Why Apply? A genuinely central role with visibility across the entire supply chainHybrid working with flexitime for a strong work-life balanceA role where your actions directly impact stock availability and customer serviceCompetitive salary, bonus, and benefits package Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per yearJob Description:Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on behalf of a successful transport and logistics company based in Trafford Park. This is a permanent position working on days with some early and later shifts to cover holidays.The Transport Planner position is based in their Trafford Park site and a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands-on person to join the existing team.You will be responsible and accountable for:· Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)· Planning our multi drop C&D vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries (Holiday cover)· Ensure all customer collections are achieved.· Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands.· Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day-to-day activities are met to the highest possible standards.· Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively.· Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.Skills & Attributes:· The ability to utilise and manage people effectively.· Full training for the in-house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required.· Flexible approach with regards to working hours· Able to work under pressure in a time-critical environment.· Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.Benefits:· Up to £35,000pa· Monday - Friday 12:00-20:30 with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role· 9 weeks throughout the year (5.30am-2pm & 08:00-17:30pm)· Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary· 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - up to max 35 days with service.Company pensionHealth & wellbeing programmeIf you are interested in this role please apply or call Proactive Personnel to find out more.

Job Title: Production Planner / SchedulerLocation: StockportSalary: £38,000 – £46,000 per yearPosition Type: Full-TimeAbout the Role: We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to join a growing manufacturing team. This role will focus on planning and coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and supporting the introduction of new large CNC machines into the workflow. You’ll work closely with multiple departments to deliver accurate schedules and maintain high levels of on-time delivery.Key Responsibilities:Create production schedules from MRP outputs, balancing customer demand, material availability, and machine capacitySupport machine planning, including new CNC machines and ongoing capacity managementCollaborate with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and other departments to ensure schedules are understood and achievableCollect and analyse data on schedule adherence, providing insights for continuous improvementCompile and distribute reports to support planning, manufacturing, shipping, and customer service teamsIdentify process and product improvement opportunitiesMentor and support junior staff as requiredSkills & Experience:5+ years’ experience in production planning/scheduling within manufacturingStrong experience in machine planning and capacity managementExcellent understanding of ERP systems (SAP or similar)Advanced MS Excel skillsStrong product and production method knowledgeExcellent numeracy, literacy, and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure and adapt to changing prioritiesProactive, motivated, and team-orientedWhy This Role?Be involved in introducing and supporting large-scale CNC machineryWork across a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environmentDevelop your expertise in production planning and machine capacity management