Demand Management Systems & Planning Lead

At Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions we are looking for a Demand Management Systems & Planning Lead to join our Demand Management team, helping to shape the future of planning, forecasting, and collaboration across the business.
This is a newly created role within our evolving Demand Management function and offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in our transition to SAP 4Hana and the development of our SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) capability.
This role will own and develop SAP IBP capability, lead VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) initiatives to drive improved forecast accuracy, supply chain responsiveness, and customer collaboration.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, finance, and operations to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen customer relationships, and drive best-in-class planning processes. This role combines systems expertise, analytical capability, and leadership influence, making it ideal for someone ready to step into a highly visible role within a transforming business.
Saint Gobain UK & Ireland is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, committed to making the world a better home. SGIS delivers high-performance interior solutions and works with customers across multiple sectors to improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.
This role can be worked on a hybrid basis, with a mixture of office and home working.
What we're looking for:Strong experience working with SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP, ideally across demand, inventory, or supply planning.Experience leading or supporting forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain planning processes within a manufacturing environment.Knowledge of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) processes and customer collaboration models.A commercially aware and analytical mindset with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders and customers.Someone resilient, proactive, and comfortable leading through change as we develop new ways of working.
What you will be doing:Acting as the business lead and subject matter expert for SAP IBP within the Demand Management function.Supporting the implementation and optimisation of SAP S/4HANA planning capabilities and ensuring robust system governance and control.Leading VMI initiatives with customers to improve inventory visibility, forecasting accuracy, and replenishment processes.Analysing customer demand patterns and market intelligence to improve planning decisions and supply chain responsiveness.Representing Demand Management in cross-functional meetings and collaborating with commercial, finance, operations, and supply chain teams to drive alignment and continuous improvement.
Are Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person - we look forward to hearing from you!