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Demand Manager - Herefordshire

Demand Manager jobs

No matter what sector a business operates in, keeping track of the supply chain is essential to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded.

The role of a demand manager is to keep track of market trends and buying patterns, taking steps to make sure systems are performing in a way that enables requests to be met - and adapting procedures as appropriate.

This means continually monitoring demand and analysing historic patterns, as well as working with other departments - such as the sales, marketing, manufacturing and logistics teams, depending on the nature of the business - to keep the company’s output at the right level.

The skills required

If you are thinking of applying for a role as a demand manager, you should have well developed numeracy and analytical skills.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, able to report to and discuss future plans with directors, stakeholders and clients. Moreover, you must demonstrate good commercial and financial awareness.

Successful candidates will also need good working knowledge of the various computer programs, technologies and software is also essential.

As the head of a team, demand managers should be good leaders, able to delegate tasks and recognise when staff may need extra training, motivation or encouragement.

Finally, as the role can sometimes be stressful, you should be confident in your decision-making skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Demand Manager Jobs in Herefordshire

Herefordshire, located in the West Midlands, is a historic English county that shares borders with Shropshire, Gloucester and Worcestershire, as well as Wales.

The region, which has largely been rural throughout its history, has an economy mainly based in agriculture - and it even gave its name to one of the world's most common breeds of cow. Over the years, manufacturing and the service sector have also grown in importance in the county.

Settlements include Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Bromyard and Kington. The county town is Hereford; it's a cathedral city and also the only city in Herefordshire, making it a good location for those seeking Demand Manager positions.

Herefordshire has long been known as an important location for the production of cider. H.P. Bulmer, which is owned by Heineken International, is a major employer in the region. It manufactures brands including the eponymous Bulmers, as well as Woodpecker and Strongbow. Other companies with cider or ale breweries in the county include Wye Valley, Weston's and Spinning Dog.

Meanwhile, Amcor is a packaging company based in Ledbury and Cargill Meats Europe operates in the region. Other products that Herefordshire is known for include leather, nickel alloys and chemicals, while the Rotherwas Industrial Estate is home to a number of heavy and light engineering companies, as well as various other businesses.

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Discover Demand Manager vacancies with Cast UK

Based in Manchester, Cast UK is one of the country’s leading recruitment consultancies for the logistics, procurement and supply chain field.

We work with some of the biggest names in the industry and are committed to helping qualified applicants find jobs in their region of choice - across England, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Each of our specialists have worked in their areas of expertise, giving them an excellent understanding of the various jobs we recruit for and what makes the best candidate for a vacancy.

To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Demand Manager for your business or find you a job as a Demand Manager then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.

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