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Planning & Procurement Manager At Gnaw Chocolate
At Gnaw, we make great quality, premium chocolate, have impeccable ethical sourcing & sustainability credentials, and are in the process of launching a ton of fantastic product innovation.
We are in a growth phase of our brand journey and are looking for an experienced planning and procurement manager to join the team. The role involves ensuring our production plans and raw materials are optimized against forecasted consumer demand.
If you have experience in planning factory output, checking status, adjusting plans accordingly, and have control over the end-to-end planning function, you have the qualities to help drive us forward.
Ideal candidates will be tenacious, detailed, data-oriented, inquisitive, and highly organized. You will manage procurement of packaging materials and ingredients, ensuring stock levels align with your production plan while managing working capital and waste. Negotiating prices with suppliers and working in a partnership model to deliver a competitive advantage are also key responsibilities.
You should be skilled in Excel and have working knowledge of Sage or the ability to become a power user, as this is our main source of key information.
We are fast-paced, results-oriented, with a can-do attitude. If you can challenge the status quo, take ownership of projects, and work efficiently, you may be the right fit for us.
If you have the drive, ambition, and experience in planning and procurement within the FMCG food sector, and want to be part of our journey, please send us your CV for a follow-up discussion.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Ensure ingredients and materials are available when required for production.
2. Negotiate best pricing and MOQs with suppliers, ensuring quality and shelf life meet company standards.
3. Source new ingredients/materials as required, authorizing new suppliers in line with company quality procedures and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed.
4. Develop and implement procurement strategy with clear targets and progress scorecard.
5. Review suppliers of ingredients and packaging, developing strategies to increase buying efficiency, reducing costs, and improving cash flow.
6. Create an optimal production planning cycle to satisfy customer demand within respective portfolios, while optimizing operational efficiency.
7. Build long, mid, and short-term production plans, ensuring customer OTIF is delivered at 98.5%, while minimizing impact on working capital.
8. Develop S&OP process and lead reviews with the sales team.
9. Maintain stock holding standards and adjust for seasonal demand variations.
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