Job vacancy - Supply Chain Planning Manager
Position: Supply Chain Planning Manager
Reference: DHacs1861
Location: Dartford
Salary: Dependent on experience
Supply Chain Planning Manager (UK & ROW)
Location: UK
Reporting to: Group Head of Supply Chain
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager to take ownership of planning across the UK and Rest of World regions.
In this role, you will ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time - balancing exceptional customer service levels with optimal inventory performance. You will lead demand planning, forecasting, and supply coordination across suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and manage demand forecasts and supply plans aligned to sales projections
2. Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to meet customer needs while minimising stock risk
3. Use statistical modelling to generate forecasts where required
4. Monitor and resolve supply issues, including expediting orders and reallocating inventory
5. Take ownership of product availability across your region
6. Drive inventory performance, including stock turns, net inventory, and overall inventory health
7. Identify and communicate supply/demand risks and trade-offs
8. Act as the escalation point for planning-related issues
9. Maintain accurate master data within planning and ERP systems
10. Lead, develop, and support direct reports
11. Produce sales history and forecasting reports
12. Support new product launches with accurate forecast inputs
13. Assist with stock counts and respond to stock-related queries across the wider business
About You
You are a proactive, analytical supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex planning challenges.
Essential skills & experience:
14. Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning or Demand Forecasting
15. Strong knowledge of ERP systems and forecasting tools (or equivalent)
16. Advanced analytical capability (Excel, Power BI, SQL or similar)
17. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
18. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
19. High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
20. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Leadership capabilities:
21. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
22. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
23. Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
24. Strategic thinker with the ability to align operational activity to wider business goals
25. Confident in handling conflict and driving performance improvements
26. High emotional intelligence and collaborative approach
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