Supply Planning & Operations Manager – High growth food brand

Planning & Operations Manager

• Join one of the UK’s most exciting mission-led food businesses
• Food start-up retail experience would be highly desirable – Tesco, Waitrose, M&S

Overview

I’m partnering with a fast-growing food business that is transforming its category through a fully integrated and highly transparent supply chain. With strong retail momentum, growing B2B partnerships and ambitious plans for the future, they are looking to hire a Planning & Operations Manager to support the next phase of growth.

About the Role

Reporting into the Operations Director, you’ll play a key role in keeping products moving through the supply chain while ensuring stock availability, supplier performance and operational efficiency remain at a high standard. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing production planning across both retail and B2B channels
• Working closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers and logistics providers to coordinate supply requirements
• Monitoring stock levels across the network and proactively identifying risks or constraints
• Supporting retailer supply performance across major UK grocery accounts
• Tracking supplier performance and using data to drive accountability and improvements

Your Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience within supply chain, planning or operations
• Experience within FMCG, food or another fast-moving consumer environment
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Experience with retailer ordering systems such as Tesco, Waitrose or Ocado would be highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, purpose-led business with strong commercial momentum
• Broad exposure across planning, operations and supplier management
• A highly visible role with genuine progression opportunities
• Collaborative culture with direct access to senior leadership
• Hybrid working and competitive salary package

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