Supply Chain Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods industry is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Planning Manager in Worcestershire. This key role involves overseeing demand planning, inventory control, and customer fulfillment, while leading a team and optimizing operational processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a fast-paced environment and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar planning or supply chain role.
• Solid knowledge of planning systems and enterprise platforms.
• Ability to manage complex partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all customer-facing supply chain matters.
• Lead the creation of mid-to-long term planning forecasts.
• Monitor service metrics and suggest actions to improve delivery performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in supply chain, business, or operations

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

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Client:

D R Newitt Recruitment

Location:

worcestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Supply Chain Planning Manager

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: £45,000 – Hybrid working

Overview:

An established and expanding company within the consumer goods industry is looking for a motivated and detail-focused Planning Manager. This is a key role that connects demand planning, inventory control, and customer fulfilment, ensuring seamless product flow from suppliers through to retail partners.

You’ll lead a small team and collaborate closely with both internal departments and external stakeholders, helping to optimise stock levels, improve service performance, and strengthen operational processes.

Core Duties:

• Act as the primary contact for all customer-facing supply chain matters, maintaining effective relationships with retail partners.
• Lead the creation of mid-to-long term planning forecasts in partnership with sales and commercial functions
• Track and evaluate stock movements and planning accuracy, recommending process adjustments where needed.
• Collaborate with customer service and logistics to resolve supply or delivery issues efficiently.
• Organise regular service meetings with partners to review performance and align expectations.
• Ensure internal operations remain in sync with customer demand and changing priorities.
• Monitor service metrics, investigate issues, and suggest actions to improve delivery performance.
• Proactively identify areas for operational improvement and implement changes to enhance performance.
• Support and guide a team of planners, ensuring they are aligned with business priorities and customer needs.

Ideal Background:

• Significant experience in a similar planning or supply chain role, ideally within a fast-paced product environment such as food, drink, or general FMCG.
• Solid knowledge of planning systems and enterprise platforms (experience with recognised ERP tools beneficial).
• Ability to manage complex partner relationships and navigate cross-functional responsibilities.
• Understanding of production or factory planning processes is advantageous.
• Skilled in analysing data to drive decision-making (proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools required).
• Strong communicator, problem-solver, and capable of managing competing priorities under pressure.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience supporting or managing large retail accounts.
• Team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Relevant qualification in supply chain, business, or operations (or equivalent experience).
• Benefits & Culture:
• Dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong team ethic.
• Scope to influence positive change and streamline operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus development opportunities.