About the Opportunity
The Supply Planner is responsible for short‑to‑long term supply plans, working collaboratively with internal and external operational teams while minimising costs and maintaining inventory to maximise availability.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive supply plan for our products across the network using SAP IBP.
* Plan and execute inventory replenishment to meet availability and service level targets whilst controlling costs.
* Monitor inventory performance, including stock turns, fill rate and aging inventory.
* Collaborate with Procurement, Co‑Manufacturers and demand planning team.
* Raise purchase orders for inbound deliveries and communicate all transport requirements to the 3PLs including tracking 3PL performance.
* Represent supply team, copackers and supply chain in different meetings across the business.
* Own NPI projects delivery – tracking supply chain elements of product launches & delists, managing existing product run‑out, and communicating impacts to the business before and after the event.
* Identify risks in supply or demand and implement mitigation plans to avoid out of stocks.
* Analyse data to recommend improvements in planning processes, safety stock levels and reorder strategies.
* Support and maintain Master Data in S4 HANA/IBP.
* Develop current ways of working and implement new processes across the Supply function while supporting the S&OP Manager and Supply Team Leader with the monthly cycle.
Qualifications
* Experience of working within a supply or production planning role in an FMCG environment.
* Strong working knowledge of multi‑site planning.
* Good organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent data skills – including proficiency using Office 365 and ERP systems for reviewing large amounts of data.
* Professional approach to any situation, highly motivated for delivering the best possible customer experience with excellent communication skills.
* Highly analytical with the ability to review processes and to propose better ways of working.
* Influential characteristics with the ability to challenge the norm.
* Full clean UK driving licence.
Benefits of Working With Us
* 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy extra every year)
* Save as you Earn Share Scheme
* Option to join our private medical cover scheme
* Enhanced Primary Carer leave and sick pay
* Your birthday off work
* Free on‑site parking
* 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
* Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
* Staff shop with discounts on our products
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.
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