Head Of Supply Chain Planning & IBP – Unit Dosing

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Planning to drive strategic initiatives within their Unit Dosing division. This pivotal role involves overseeing all supply chain activities, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in supply chain management, with a focus on S&OP and demand planning. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic FMCG environment, fostering growth and efficiency while managing a dedicated team of professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain management with a focus on S&OP and IBP.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain planning activities across the Unit Dosing division.
• Manage inbound, manufacturing, and outbound capacities to achieve customer service targets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office Applications

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Head Of Supply Chain Planning & IBP – Unit Dosing, Manchester

Client:

McBride

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking, and a team player interested in growing your career with an international FMCG business, please review this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate all supply chain planning activities across the Unit Dosing division, from raw materials and packaging to finished products and customers.
• Lead short and long-term supply planning managing inbound, manufacturing, and outbound capacities.
• Achieve customer service targets (minimum 95%).
• Lead demand planning, collaborating with Commercial and Finance to improve performance.
• Deliver capacity plans for manufacturing and distribution.
• Manage the IBP process at the division level.
• Implement group supply chain planning standards and optimize the network based on the Group IBP lead.
• Drive and implement group IT tools linked to SAP systems for demand and capacity planning.
• Define and review stock policies for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to meet business and customer needs.
• Collaborate across divisions and functions to optimize costs, cash flow, and customer service.
• Ensure purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics comply with supply plans.
• Establish and monitor supply chain planning metrics and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in external and internal initiatives as needed.
• Lead demand planning and the Master Planning team within the S&OP process.
• Manage a team of supply chain professionals, ensuring training, motivation, and collaboration.
• Develop and control the divisional supply chain planning budget.
• Be prepared to visit divisional sites as required (some travel).

Key Result Areas:

• Achieve CSL level (>95%).
• Maintain raw materials and packaging stocks at target levels.
• Minimize obsolescence of raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain finished stock levels at target.
• Create business plans to reduce costs.
• Meet budget targets and manage external consultants within budget.
• Complete Performance Development Reviews on time.

Relevant and Quantifiable Measures:

• Manage a small team of direct reports.

Experience and Skills Needed:

• Strong leadership with a credible supply chain planning background.
• Strategic thinker with clear communication skills.
• Effective in changeable environments and team leadership.
• Proven ability to lead teams towards common goals.
• High intellectual capacity with commercial awareness.
• People skills and stakeholder influence.
• Strong project management skills.
• Organized, disciplined, and deadline-oriented.

Technical Competencies & Qualifications:

• Degree level education.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• 10+ years in supply chain management (S&OP, Demand, SCP, IBP).
• Experience in cross-functional, cross-cultural organizations.
• Experience with change management projects.
• Proficient with ERP, planning tools, and MS Office applications.