Global Spares Planning Manager | Inventory & S&OP Lead

Robotics Jobs UK; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25/27

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing & EAP

Income protection

Life assurance

Maternity leave 22 weeks

Paternity leave 6 weeks

Pension matching 7%

Sharesave BAYE

Train tickets loans

Cycle to work

Shuttle buses

Ocado discount 15%

Job summary

Ocado Group is seeking a Central Spares Supply Planning Manager (FTC) to lead a global team ensuring spare parts and equipment availability across Customer Fulfilment Centres and client sites. You will optimise inventory accuracy, drive material availability, and advance Oracle Fusion MRP planning while supporting the Global Spares Director.

You’ll guide continuous improvement across end-to-end supply chain processes, manage 3PL relationships, and mentor your team to sustain high service levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven operations management experience within a demand and supply chain environment.
• Demonstrable line management experience with a track record of leading, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Deep understanding of S&OP and operational processes, along with hands-on experience using MRP/ERP platforms.
• Proven track record of leading and successfully delivering continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain workflows.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret large datasets with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Workspace tools, CMMS, and advanced ERP/MRP software.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of Central Spares Supply Planners, supporting career growth through mentoring and regular performance reviews.
• Ensure overall material and finished goods availability to consistently meet global demand plans in a balanced, cost-effective manner.
• Lead the operational development and continuous enhancement of MRP planning processes within Oracle Fusion.
• Act as the key escalation point for supply planning issues and conduct regular reviews with service and management teams to refine end-to-end supply chain workflows.
• Oversee daily supply planner workloads, priorities, purchase orders, sales orders, and supplier interactions.
• Maintain, review, and communicate up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training for supply planning processes.
• Manage daily operational requirements and statements of work (SOW) for Central Spares warehousing and third-party logistics (3PL/2PL) providers.
• Drive the supply chain and operational integration of new products into the Central Spares ecosystem.
• Manage inter-site stock transfers and maintain meticulous inventory data accuracy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice queries by identifying root causes and support the monthly spares financial reporting process.

Skills

Proven operations management

S&OP understanding

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Management, or a related discipline

Tools

MRP/ERP platforms

Oracle Fusion MRP

Job description

Ocado Group is seeking a Central Spares Supply Planning Manager (FTC) to lead a global team ensuring spare parts and equipment availability across Customer Fulfilment Centres and client sites. You will optimise inventory accuracy, drive material availability, and advance Oracle Fusion MRP planning while supporting the Global Spares Director.

You’ll guide continuous improvement across end-to-end supply chain processes, manage 3PL relationships, and mentor your team to sustain high service levels