Demand and Supply Planning Manager in Kings Hill

Energy Jobline ZR; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier in Kings Hill is seeking a Demand Supply Planning Manager to oversee supply chain planning and ensure optimal product availability. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG and strong analytical skills to navigate complex data. This role offers competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and a modern office environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

State-of-the-art office

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Christmas hampers

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or fresh produce sectors.
• Ability to lead or mentor planning teams.
• Strong analytical capability to manage data.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting using insights.
• Develop agile supply plans for demand.
• Own and facilitate S OP processes.

Skills

Supply and demand planning experience

S OP knowledge

Inventory optimisation

Data analysis

Forecasting techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP IBP

APO

Oracle

Excel/BI tools

Job description

Job Description

Come and join the leading #avoexperts Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value‑added products to global markets. Through our vertically‑integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes fresh produce – 365 days a year across the globe. With the largest avocado‑growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Demand Supply Planning Manager to join our team in Kings Hill, West Malling. We’re seeking a dynamic Demand and Supply Planning Manager to lead our Supply Chain planning function and drive operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you’ll create and execute accurate, agile demand and supply plans that balance customer needs with business capabilities ensuring optimal product availability, minimal waste, and efficient inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting across short, medium, and long‑term horizons using customer insights, historical data, and market trends.
• Develop agile supply plans to meet demand while optimizing inventory, reducing stock‑outs, and minimizing waste.
• Own and facilitate the full S OP processes, cross‑functional alignment and driving effective decision‑making.
• Monitor inventory health, manage shelf‑life constraints, and protect service levels across the supply chain.
• Ensure accurate planning data and systems integrity to support high‑quality forecasting and operational planning.
• Track and report KPIs such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, and inventory turns—turning insights into action.
• Lead and develop planning team members, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Operations, Sourcing, and Finance teams to ensure demand‑supply balance.
• Respond quickly to supply disruptions or demand shifts, keeping all stakeholders aligned.
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives in partnership with the Head of Supply Chain and Quality teams.

Requirements

• Experience in supply and/or demand planning roles within FMCG, fresh produce, or perishable goods sectors.
• Strong exposure to S OP, inventory optimisation, and supply‑demand balancing.
• Experience working in a matrix or cross‑functional environment.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor planners and planning teams.
• Advanced knowledge of forecasting techniques, demand planning systems, and supply planning process.
• Strong analytical capability; confident in managing large data sets and turning insights into actions.
• Skilled in planning systems (e.g. SAP IBP, APO, Oracle, Excel/BI tools).
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain dynamics, stock policies, and service level management.
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and commercially aware, with strong prioritisation skills and a customer‑led mindset in planning decisions.
• Influential cross‑functional communicator, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and staying calm and proactive under pressure and ambiguity.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State‑of‑the‑art office with fresh fruit, bean‑to‑cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and avocado ice cream.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Christmas hampers and a Christmas party.
• Sausage Roll Thursday and pizza lunch days.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , sexual , , family or parental status, , or veteran, neurodiversity or status.

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