Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain & Planning Manager to join a fast-paced and growing Fresh Produce business operating within a short shelf-life supply chain environment based in West Sussex. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for end-to-end supply chain ownership, combining planning, forecasting, and commercial stock strategy with a strong understanding of operational execution within a fresh produce environment. You will work cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Production, and Logistics teams, taking ownership of the S&OP process, demand planning, supplier performance, and stock management, ensuring product availability while optimising working capital and minimising waste. Key Responsibilities Own and lead the S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, and commercial plans Take full responsibility for forecasting and demand planning, ensuring accuracy across customers and categories Develop and manage commercial stock strategies, balancing availability, waste, and working capital Work closely with growers and suppliers, monitoring performance, supply reliability, and availability Manage end-to-end supply chain performance, from inbound supply through to customer delivery Collaborate with Commercial teams to align supply chain plans with customer demand and promotional activity Monitor and manage product flow through packhouse and operational environments, ensuring efficient execution Analyse supply chain data to identify risks, improve forecast accuracy, and optimise stock holding Drive continuous improvement across planning, supply chain processes, and service levels Ensure delivery performance against OTIF and customer service KPIs Lead and develop a small team within planning / supply chain (if applicable) About You Experience within fresh produce (fruit & vegetables) is essential Strong background in supply chain planning, forecasting, and S&OP ownership Experience managing stock at a commercial level, including availability, waste, and working capital Exposure to grower or supplier management within a fresh produce supply chain Strong understanding of short shelf-life products, crop variability, and demand fluctuations Experience working closely with packhouse or operational teams Commercially aware, with the ability to balance service, cost, and margin Confident working cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams Strong analytical and systems capability (Excel or ERP systems) Whats on Offer Opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced Fresh Produce business A role with real ownership across planning, forecasting, and supply chain performance Exposure to both commercial and operational aspects of the supply chain Supportive environment with opportunity to develop and progress Competitive salary and benefits package Apply Now If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of supply chain planning, forecasting, and commercial performance within a fresh produce environment, we would love to hear from you