Supply and Demand Manager

Marks & Spencer · United Kingdom · hybrid This is an opportunity to lead supply and demand planning across Beers, Wines, Spirits and Drinks category at Marks & Spencer, a specialist area with a genuinely complex, end to end supply chain. You’ll lead a team of Supply and Demand Planners, helping them deliver strong availability, manage waste and inventory, and respond effectively to new products and range changes. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Supply and Demand Planners, creating clear priorities and supporting strong performance across the category. Shape end to end plans for Beers, Wines, Spirits and Drinks, balancing availability, waste and inventory across complex supply routes. Build trusted relationships with commercial teams and suppliers to plan new products, range changes and key seasonal events. Use data to improve forecasts, identify trends and influence decisions on supplier capacity, product range and availability. Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, supplier performance and ways of working. Requirements Direct experience of Beers, Wines, Spirits and Drinks supply chains within retail, consumer goods or a related environment. Ability to connect supply chain planning with longer term business goals, balancing immediate priorities with future category needs. Experience working across an end to end supply chain and navigating environments where processes are not always standardised. Confidence analysing data, identifying opportunities and turning insight into practical process improvements. Strong relationship-building skills across commercial, supply chain and supplier teams, with clear communication and influencing skills. Benefits 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you