Commercial Demand Planner

As a Commercial Demand Planner, you'll take charge of creating and managing both short- and long-term plans for your sector. You'll use historical data, market intelligence, and sales projections to produce forecasts that inform business decisions and drive results.

You'll be at the centre of collaboration, working closely with account teams, sales directors, and supply chain specialists to ensure plans are clear, achievable, and aligned with our strategic goals.

This includes:

Developing accurate forecasts using advanced tools like Anaplan and Power BI.
Managing and communicating the latest view, both internally and externally, to ensure customer expectations are met.
Producing and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leaders.
Leveraging data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business growth.

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for a driven, analytical professional with strong commercial acumen.

A degree in business or a commercial discipline (or equivalent experience).
Robust knowledge of market sector dynamics and supply chain processes.
Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other data visualisation software.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.
Experience creating and interpreting forecasts, managing delivery and booking plans, and developing operational tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of Tata Steel's manufacturing processes and systems.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives on collaboration and has a talent for turning data into strategy, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Ready to make a difference?

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

Do you thrive on turning data into actionable insights and shaping strategies that make a difference?

Tata Steel is looking for a Commercial Demand Planner to lead the way in forecasting, planning, and reporting for our commercial operations. If you're ready to bring your analytical skills to a global leader, this role is your opportunity.

Shape the Future of Planning and Performance, Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

A market competitive salary
35 days holidays per annum
Annual Pay Review
Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?