Hybrid Supply Planner – S&OP & Inventory Optimization

Pod Talent; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pod Talent in the UK is seeking a Supply Planner to join a growing manufacturing business on a hybrid model with 3 days in the office.

You will create and manage supply plans, lead S&OP activities, mitigate risks, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Commercial, Quality, Customer Service, and external suppliers to ensure continuity and efficiency.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Supply Planning.
• Experience in S&OP and developing robust supply plans.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage supply plans across horizons, balancing availability, inventory, costs, and working capital.
• Lead supply planning and Supply Review activities, providing insights, capacity recommendations, and scenarios.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, proactively managing inventory to minimise shortages and obsolescence.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Commercial, Quality, Customer Service, and external suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems, reporting and master data.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse trends and root causes, and deliver improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply Planning

S&OP Experience

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Pod Talent in the UK is seeking a Supply Planner to join a growing manufacturing business on a hybrid model with 3 days in the office.

You will create and manage supply plans, lead S&OP activities, mitigate risks, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Commercial, Quality, Customer Service, and external suppliers to ensure continuity and efficiency.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.