Head of Demand Management

Location Dublin
Discipline: Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Contact name: Audrey Hughes

Contact email: audrey@principlehr.com
Job ref: 35876
Published: 1 day ago

Head of Demand Management
Dublin | Executive Role | Full-Time | Onsite
Principle has partnered with a well-established Global organisation for a Head of Demand Management.

This is a key leadership appointment within a complex, multi-category supply chain that is undergoing a significant transformation programme.
The successful candidate will lead the evolution of planning and forecasting across the business-bringing fresh thinking, digital capability, and strategic alignment to an enterprise-scale operation.

Why this role?

  • Shape the Future - You'll define and deliver a modern, integrated approach to demand planning across the business.
  • Lead with Influence - A highly cross-functional role with meaningful visibility across supply chain, finance, commercial and digital leadership.
  • Complexity with Purpose - Operate in a scale environment where transformation, agility and precision planning are central to success.

What we're looking for:

  • Senior leadership experience in demand planning, forecasting and S&OP in a complex supply chain environment-across FMCG, biotech, manufacturing or other high-volume sectors.
  • A track record of driving transformation through digital tools, structural change or process maturity.
  • Commercial fluency, strategic mindset and the ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
  • A calm, credible and grounded leadership style with a focus on people, performance and progress.


At a glance:

  • Based in Dublin HQ - full-time, onsite leadership role
  • Oversight of cross-functional planning teams
  • Executive-level exposure and collaboration
  • Highly competitive package aligned to seniority and scope


This is a confidential search being led by Principle HR Executive Search.

While all applications will be treated with discretion, reviewed and responded to, only those whose experience closely aligns with the brief will be contacted for next steps.