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Novanta

Demand Planner

Place: Taunton, United Kingdom
Posted: Yesterday

Applies on novanta.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

The role

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Demand Planner

📍 Taunton

🏭 Supply Chain | Manufacturing

Shape how demand becomes reality

At Novanta, we are looking for a Demand Planner & Scheduler who thrives on turning complexity into clarity.

This isn’t just about planning — it is about owning how customer demand flows through a manufacturing environment , ensuring that what we promise is what we deliver.

Why this role stands out

End-to-end ownership – from customer orders to production execution

Real influence – directly shape planning decisions and production flow

Continuous improvement focus – help evolve systems, processes, and data capability

Fast-moving environment – where priorities shift and your judgement matters

What you will be doing:

Translate customer demand into achievable production plans

Set realistic promise dates based on capacity & materials

Build and manage production schedules and work orders

Identify risks, constraints, and trade-offs early

Partner with production and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution

Support data-driven improvements , including Power BI initiatives

What we are looking for:

Experience in demand planning, scheduling, or production planning

Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills

Ability to make confident decisions in changing environments

Good communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders

Interest in data and continuous improvement

Why Novanta?

A business investing in systems, processes, and people

Opportunity to make tangible improvements and see the impact

Collaborative, cross-functional environment

A role where your work directly impacts customer outcomes and operational performance

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.