End-to-End Supply Chain Leader: Demand, Inventory & S&OP

Pod Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pod Talent in North-West London is partnering with a wellness company seeking an experienced supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning across demand, materials, production, and inventory.

You will drive S&OP, develop production schedules, manage launches and discontinuations, and partner with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance to improve service levels and working capital.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supply Chain Manager, Planning Manager or end-to-end Operations Manager, preferably in an FMCG or consumer health context.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge with ability to analyse data, identify constraints and drive corrective actions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (Commercial, Procurement, Production, Finance) to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process, translating forecasts and orders into feasible production and inventory plans.
• Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP process with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance teams.
• Develop production schedules and capacity plans to maximise service levels and minimise working capital impact.
• Manage new product launches, portfolio changes and transitions with cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee materials planning, inventory performance and KPI management via ERP/MRP.

Skills

End-to-end planning

Demand planning

S&OP leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Production scheduling

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Pod Talent in North-West London is partnering with a wellness company seeking an experienced supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning across demand, materials, production, and inventory.

You will drive S&OP, develop production schedules, manage launches and discontinuations, and partner with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance to improve service levels and working capital.