Director of Planning & Supply

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Director of Planning & Supply to oversee demand planning and supply chain strategy across EMEA. In this vital leadership role, you will manage complex operations, ensuring stock availability while reducing costs. Applicants should have extensive experience in FMCG and leadership roles.

Benefits

Global brand recognition

Performance-driven environment

Opportunity for strategic influence

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior planning roles within FMCG.
• 3+ years in team leadership with performance management.
• Hands-on knowledge of S&OP processes and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end demand, supply, and S&OP planning process.
• Develop a 3-year strategic roadmap for business expansion.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Collaboration

Performance Management

Solutions-focused Mindset

Tools

SAP IBP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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Join Monster Energy as Director of Planning & Supply – EMEA

Location: Uxbridge, London

Division: Operations

Reports To: VP Planning EMEA

Are you ready to lead planning for one of the world’s most electrifying energy brands?

At Monster Energy, we don’t just sell drinks – we live bold, think big, and operate with intensity. As Director of Planning & Supply, you’ll take charge of a vital leadership role, overseeing demand planning, supply chain strategy, and the S&OP process across approximately 50% of our fast-growing EMEA business.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference – leading a dynamic team, managing complex, multi-site operations, and delivering supply chain excellence at pace. You’ll play a key role in ensuring availability, efficiency, and commercial success across a diverse and high-performing region.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end demand, supply, and S&OP planning process for 50% of EMEA volume
• Develop and deliver a 3-year strategic roadmap to support business expansion
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of 6–9 direct reports
• Achieve near-100% stock availability while reducing waste and cost
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams, NPD, bottlers, co-packers, and suppliers
• Leverage systems such as SAP IBP, Power BI, and Excel to drive data-led planning

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in senior planning roles within FMCG, across multiple markets
• 3+ years in team leadership with a strong track record in performance management
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP IBP, S&OP processes, and planning systems
• Strong commercial acumen and a drive to continuously improve systems and outcomes
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and confidence in working cross-functionally

Why Join Monster?

• Be part of a global brand that’s edgy, fast-paced, and performance-driven
• Shape operations for a business that moved over 138 million cases in EMEA last year
• Enjoy a role that blends strategic influence with real-time business impact

If you’re ready to bleed green, energise teams, and drive planning excellence – we’d love to hear from you.