Group Planning Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Group Planning Manager to support commercial teams with planning, reports, and demand forecasting. This role involves analyzing volume information and managing logistics for product and raw material capacities. The ideal candidate should possess strong demand planning experience, analytical skills, and the ability to foster relationships with internal teams and customers. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working hours.

Benefits

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% discount for friends and family at Boparan Restaurant Group

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Detail-oriented and analytical professional.
• Proactive problem-solver with relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance of daily phasing of demand and monitor orders.
• Assist sites and planning teams with order fluctuations.
• Forecast to KPIs to achieve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data analysis proficiency

Forecasting and product management

Job description

Group Planning Manager

Location: Head Office, Birmingham

Working Hours: Hybrid working, Monday - Friday core hours

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

As a Group Planning Manager you will support the Commercial Teams with planning, reports, and data to make informed and detailed decisions regarding demand forecasting and service reporting requirements. You will analyse and predict volume information to manage demand, supply, and logistics around base business, NPD & EPD volumes, and capacities for both products and raw materials. This role requires you to be an integral business partner, fostering relationships between customers, 2SFG, and BPO. You will also need to visit sites and customers as required by the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance of daily phasing of demand, monitor actual orders, and adjust as necessary
• Monitor and amend daily and weekly product profiles, especially during promotional activities
• Assist sites and planning teams with order fluctuations, errors, and variances
• Collect and monitor key performance data, service levels, and identify supply chain gaps
• Check stock levels, waste levels, and sales variances
• Forecast to KPIs across various periods to achieve forecast accuracy based on business / commercial targets

About You

You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong background in demand planning and supply chain management. You excel in data analysis and have a knack for predicting volume information to manage demand and supply effectively. You are a proactive problem-solver who can support commercial teams and planning teams with insightful data and reports. Your ability to foster strong relationships with customers and internal teams makes you an invaluable business partner.

Key Skills

• Proven experience in demand planning and supply chain management
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with forecasting and managing product profiles
• Proficiency in monitoring and adjusting stock levels and waste management
• Ability to support commercial teams with forecast accuracy and variance analysis

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family.
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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