Supply Planning Manager

Primary Role

Ensure we supply our customers on time and in full by:

• Converting our short & medium term S&OP forecasts into workable supply forecasts for our third party manufacturers
• Managing monthly rolling forecasts with suppliers, anticipate capacity challenges and working with stakeholders to optimise production
• Managing POs with suppliers, in line with agreed order cycles
• Managing our stock position vs. target for finished goods and componentry for category to ensure availability to customers.
• Manage availability challenges, working with the Sales Team on allocations to ensure minimum disruption to customer availability.
• Managing and resolving escalated customer supply chain issues

Manage SLOB and delist processes to ensure minimum possible write‑off costs and wastage by:

• Leading cross functional meetings
• Ensuring adherence to process
• Communicating progress and outstanding actions
• Manage supply chain elements of new product launches and onboarding of new suppliers for relevant categories
• Champion ERP & MRP Systems internally to ensure continued development to be fit for the future.
• Ensure delivery of daily / weekly / monthly supply chain reporting routine.

Key Skills & Requirements

Key Skills

• Strong experience translating S&OP forecasts into practical supply plans across short and medium horizons
• Effective relationship building skills to manage third‑party manufacturers and co‑packers
• Knowledge of managing rolling forecasts, capacity planning and PO management
• Understanding of stock optimisation, balancing availability, working capital and cost
• Hands‑on experience managing service level, OTIF and availability, including customer allocations and recovery planning
• Track record of SLOB prevention and write‑off reduction, working cross‑functionally to minimise waste
• Confident communicator able to influence independently
• Strong problem‑solver who stays calm and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Experienced user and advocate of ERP / MRP systems, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable owning daily, weekly and monthly supply chain reporting, turning data into clear actions
• Experience supporting new product launches and onboarding new suppliers

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Supply Planning / Inventory Planning role within FMCG, food & drink, consumer goods, or a fast‑moving retail environment

Hands‑on responsibility for:

• Converting forecasts into supply plans
• Managing finished goods inventory against targets
• Owning service level / OTIF performance

What We Offer

• Annual Bonus
• 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Holiday Day for Birthday
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Critical Illness Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Pension Matched up to 8% (Salary Sacrifice or Auto-Enrolment)
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance
• Sample Scheme (£20 p/m to spend on our products)
• Surprise & Delight Scheme
• Paid Sabbatical (2 weeks after 3 years of service)

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