Demand Planner

Demand Planner – York

Portakabin is looking for a Demand Planner to join our motivated high‑performing team in York, who will prepare accurate data, forecasts and reports to support the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The role works closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure demand plans are aligned with business objectives and contribute to realistic material plans and financial forecasts.

Annual salary up to £30,000 – £38,000, dependent on skills and experience, plus an annual on‑target bonus of 5%. Role based:
York, YO32 9PT
. Contract type:
Permanent. Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

• Generate accurate and timely demand forecasts by reviewing historical trends, understanding demand drivers, applying statistical models and evaluating results.
• Maintain demand planning data, systems and tools to ensure accuracy and reliability in the forecasting process.
• Prepare and maintain reports and KPIs to support effective monitoring of the demand management process.
• Coordinate and communicate demand plans with supply planning to support the development of inventory strategies and supply plans.
• Monitor forecast error trends and contribute to actions that improve forecast accuracy.
• Increase internal customer satisfaction through reliable forecasts and effective communication with stakeholders.

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Annual volunteering day to give back to the community
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (discounts at hundreds of shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression

• Previous experience in demand planning, supply chain or a related planning role.
• Experience with demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, data analysis, supplier coordination, quality assurance, cost management, reporting, documentation, process improvement and safety standards.
• Experience with demand management policies, processes and ERP forecasting tools effectively supported and embedded in practice.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with stakeholders.

Even if you do not match all of our ideal criteria, we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.

At Portakabin we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes across multiple sectors. Delivering our products sustainably and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.

Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of our business, and we offer career progression, support and development opportunities that give employees space to grow.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and actively recruit a talented and diverse team. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team.