Global Supply Planner: S&OP & Inventory Optimization

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave allowance

Additional wellbeing and volunteering

Enhanced family leave policies

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Supply Planner to join its growing supply chain team. The role offers exposure across a global supply network and scope for development beyond traditional supply planning responsibilities.

Working closely with manufacturing partners, commercial teams and senior stakeholders, you will balance supply and demand, drive service levels, optimise inventory and support the end-to-end S&OP process.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline.
• Proven experience within Supply Planning, Production Planning or MRP environments.
• Background in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pharmaceutical or fast-paced sectors.
• Strong track record of inventory optimisation while maintaining high service levels.
• Experience managing supply through third-party manufacturing networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning across external manufacturing partners.
• Ensure product availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor stock ageing and shelf-life to minimise obsolescence and write-offs.
• Manage replenishment planning and execute MRP activities.
• Lead S&OP supply planning reviews.
• Validate demand assumptions and assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term supply plans.
• Maintain planning parameters and master data accuracy.
• Utilise ERP and planning systems to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Supply Planner to join its growing supply chain team. The role offers exposure across a global supply network and scope for development beyond traditional supply planning responsibilities.

Working closely with manufacturing partners, commercial teams and senior stakeholders, you will balance supply and demand, drive service levels, optimise inventory and support the end-to-end S&OP process.