About the role Salary - £49,600 - £74,900 Contract type - This is a Secondment/Fixed Term Contract position ending November 2025. Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aim for around 1-2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. Location - This role is based at our Bracknell Head Office. Interviews - These will be held in person w/c 17th March. What will you be doing? As a Forecasting Manager, you will lead a CPG Forecasting team to deliver all elements of the forecasting plan, and the creation of accurate demand forecasts for all items, locations and demand streams, including ecommerce, ensuring that the team individually and collectively play a full part in the success of the CPG, and that the critical balance between availability, wastage and stock holding is achieved. You will act as the technical expert and coach for your own team, ensuring consistent application of processes through coaching and development. Share this knowledge across other merchandising teams as appropriate, drawing on the skills and knowledge of the Super Users as necessary. You will also support the Manager, Forecasting in setting the strategic direction of the trading directorate forecasting plan. Work with the wider Merchandising team to drive robust improvements and processes that contribute to the success of the department. Essential skills you’ll need Strong people management experience Complex data and analytics Stakeholder engagement Leading others LI-HEADOFFICE LI-LB2 LI-HYBRID LI-REMOTE