EMEA Supply Planner - Drive Availability & Inventory

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking an experienced EMEA Supply Planner to own finished goods planning across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will manage supply plans, POs, and partner with manufacturers and internal teams to ensure product availability and timely launches.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in FMCG supply planning, strong MRP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and SAP experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential in this fast-paced international

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in supply planning within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyse data and identify trends.
• SAP experience, ideally within a supply planning environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible, solutions-focused approach and ownership of workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short- and long-term supply plans balancing availability with inventory targets.
• Raise, maintain and track purchase orders with accurate delivery data.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages and mitigate supply risks.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Raw Materials Planning, Product Development and Projects.
• Maintain SAP master data and planning parameters for reliable planning and reporting.
• Build relationships with co-packers and suppliers, monitor performance and capacity.
• Analyze key supply chain KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

The Advocate Group is seeking an experienced EMEA Supply Planner to own finished goods planning across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will manage supply plans, POs, and partner with manufacturers and internal teams to ensure product availability and timely launches.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in FMCG supply planning, strong MRP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and SAP experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential in this fast-paced international