Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Overview

In this role you will manage end-to-end supply planning across a network of external manufacturers to ensure product availability while optimising inventory. You will work closely with manufacturing partners, commercial teams and senior stakeholders to drive service levels and support the end-to-end S&OP process. The role offers exposure to a global supply network with potential for broader planning and leadership responsibilities over time. You will help shape the planning capability in a fast-paced, international FMCG context, balancing demand and supply to reduce obsolescence and optimise capacity.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• Dental cover
• Enhanced pension
• Generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning across a network of external manufacturing partners
• Ensure product availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Monitor stock ageing and shelf-life to minimise obsolescence and write-offs
• Manage replenishment planning and execute MRP activities
• Build strong relationships with contract manufacturing partners and secure production capacity
• Drive supplier performance through KPI reviews and service-level monitoring
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply network
• Lead supply planning reviews within the S&OP cycle
• Validate demand assumptions and assess risks, opportunities and lifecycle changes
• Develop short, medium and long-term supply plans to meet business requirements
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock and ordering policies
• Ensure planning master data remains accurate and fit for purpose
• Utilise ERP and advanced planning systems to support decision-making and supply visibility

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
• Proven experience within Supply Planning, Production Planning or MRP environments
• Background in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pharmaceutical or similarly fast-paced sectors
• Strong track record of inventory optimisation while maintaining high service levels
• Experience managing supply through third-party manufacturing networks

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle)
• MRP / replenishment planning
• Advanced Excel analytics

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