Job Description
Planning Manager – Multi-Temperature Wholesale Organisation - £55K + Benefits
My client is a leading multi-temperature wholesale organisation with a fantastic reputation across the UK.
They are seeking a Planning Manager to join their team. The successful Planning Manager will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning for a fast-paced FMCG wholesale operation. You will own the end-to-end planning cycle, balancing availability, freshness, and working capital while supporting strong service levels to customers.
This is the perfect role for a high performing Planning Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
1. Own demand forecasting across categories and channels; translate insights into actionable supply plans.
2. Lead S&OP/IBP cadence, aligning Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
3. Optimise inventory (DOH, availability, waste/obsolescence) across DCs and suppliers.
4. Develop replenishment strategies for high-volume, short shelf-life SKUs.
5. Manage supplier planning, MOQ constraints, lead times, and capacity risks.
6. Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, data quality, and KPIs.
7. Build and lead a small planning team; coach and develop talent.
8. Produce clear ...