DescriptionCustomer Supply Planner - 6 Month FTCAt Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.Closing date: Friday 11th JulyInterview process: One Stage InterviewWorking pattern: Hybrid working with 2-3 Days On-Site including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are committed to providing flexibility where needed.Customer Supply Planner - 6 Month FTCThe Recipe (About the Role)The Customer Supply Planner serves as the voice of the customer, prioritising their needs to ensure efficient product delivery and On Time In Full (OTIF) performance. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders across manufacturing, planning, warehousing, transport, and customers. Key responsibilities include producing accurate forecasts and demand signals in partnership with demand, forecasting teams, and commercial partners, aimed at maintaining product availability, reducing excess inventory, minimising costs, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Customer Order Management - Oversee the entire ordering process, including processing, delivery, data alignment, returns, and invoice discrepancies. Customer Supply Issues - Proactively address issues affecting customer availability and service. Customer Risk Mitigation - Identify and address demand-supply imbalances and implement strategies to mitigate risks. Sales Opportunities - Collaborate with the business to reduce slow-moving items and clear aged stock. Demand / Forecasting - Lead short to medium-term forecasting and analyse order patterns to improve efficiency. Demand / Forecasting Risk Mitigation - Work with planning teams to maximise sales while ensuring future availability. Customer / Weetabix Strategy Alignment - Collaborate across functions to align strategies and implement key initiatives. Continuous Improvement - Lead and contribute to improvement projects aligned with strategic goals. The Ingredients (What we need from you)Key Know How: Self-motivated, organised, fast paced, can-do attitude who takes the initiative.Strong customer customer facing role, communication, teamworking and relationship building skillsAbility to balance the dynamics of volume, sales, profit, and cost requirements.Ability to influence and manage multi stakeholders in commercially sensitive situations. Numerate and analytical with a high level of accuracy. Nice To Have:Experience in a retail or manufacturing environment in a similar role within FMCG Supply Chain. A knowledge of Microsoft D365 or ERP equivalent. Weekend cover required approx. once in every 6 weeks.Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)Annual Salary reviewHealthcare planDiscounted Weetabix productsTo support our employees, we also offer:Continued investment in your personal developmentAccess to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)Flexible Working PoliciesEnhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal CareWorking Parents Support GroupFully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/ Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support#HaveYouHadYourWeetabixBenefitsCheck out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/Annual bonusDouble matched ER contributed pension schemeAnnual Salary reviewAccess to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix