FMCG Distribution & Inventory Planner (9‑Month)

Greggs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Profit share

Share save schemes

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Greggs is seeking a Distribution Requirements Planner to join the Central Ordering Team on a 9-month temporary basis. The role focuses on raising purchase orders, managing inventory at radial depots, and ensuring product availability for shops and customers.

The base location is Kettering, with full-time hours (39 per week) and weekend work on a 1 in 12 rotation. You will be part of a hardworking team, using SAP ECC/S4HANA and other planning tools, with opportunities for development and

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning and stock management.
• FMCG industry experience is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders with suppliers to meet depot demand.
• Monitor stock levels at radial depots against targets.
• Ensure inventory availability aligns with shop demand and urgency.
• Identify stock risks and communicate with relevant teams.
• Maintain KPI targets for availability and waste costs.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Stock inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT - Microsoft 365

SAP ECC / S4 HANA exposure

Tools

SAP ECC

S4 HANA

IBP

Job description

Greggs is seeking a Distribution Requirements Planner to join the Central Ordering Team on a 9-month temporary basis. The role focuses on raising purchase orders, managing inventory at radial depots, and ensuring product availability for shops and customers.

The base location is Kettering, with full-time hours (39 per week) and weekend work on a 1 in 12 rotation. You will be part of a hardworking team, using SAP ECC/S4HANA and other planning tools, with opportunities for development and