Lead European Supply Planner - Bristol (PSC45)

Accolade Wines; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wine company in Bristol seeks a Supply Planning Lead to optimize weekly supply plans across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will manage significant inventory levels, liaise with suppliers, and ensure alignment of operations. Key qualifications include expertise in supply chain management and advanced Excel proficiency. Benefits include flexible working and an annual wine allowance.

Benefits

Annual wine allowance

Flexible working (up to 2 days from home)

Paid parental leave

Fast Friday finishes

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Access to an extensive online learning library

Qualifications

• Highly computer literate, especially in Excel.
• Experience in manufacturing planning, S&OP & MRP-II & ERP environments.
• Proven supply planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading delivery of optimized supply plans on a weekly basis.
• Executing supply plans covering inventory holding for multiple sites.
• Liaising with suppliers and operational teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Materials management

Decision making

Team working

Communication

Education

Formal qualification in Supply Chain

GCSE English or maths equivalent

Tools

Excel

JDE

Job description

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

You will be responsible for leading the delivery of optimised supply plans on a weekly basis within the European based Supply Planning function. The key elements of this role are producing and executing supply plans on a weekly basis that meet overall business requirements. This includes liaising directly with suppliers, freight forwarders, operational teams, Commercial Operations functions and key stakeholders to resolve any issues which arise, along with ensuring clear forward visibility to the business of forward supply plans, requirements and imbalances.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibility for executing supply plans covering inventory holding in excess of £30m GBP for a minimum 7 manufacturing sites in Europe, the Americas and South Africa over 800 PICs.

Supply Planning

To lead the planning, issue & execution of Operational Model/Supply Plans for the European Supply Planning function on a weekly basis for the agreed planning horizon (currently 20 weeks).

• Generating bulk, cased goods and works order requirements for relevant packaging sites.
• Ensuring that plans balance and optimise customer service, inventory levels, operational efficiencies and planning parameters.

Key stakeholder and supplier liaison

• Weekly liaison with the Operations Team to ensure supply, production and scheduling plans are fully aligned to key planning parameters.
• Managing the weekly MPS runs and plan handover to the Operations Teams.
• Weekly liaison with key suppliers (internal and 3rd party) to ensure plans are robust and reflect latest intelligence.

Tactical & Long Term S&OP

• Leading the Exceptions Review Process from a Supply Planning perspective – providing forward visibility of supply & demand positions, highlighting issues and resolving imbalances where possible.
• Providing weekly stock and inventory projections.
• Highlighting and escalating Long stocks/life issues via Portfolio/PILM process for action.

Planning Data

Responsibility for ensuring that all relevant planning data is reviewed, maintained and updated to maintain the integrity of the planning system on a weekly and monthly basis as required. Including:

• From an Ops model perspective, leading the analysis, problem solving, review and maintenance, as well as continuous improvement of key planning data & associated reporting and actions on a weekly, monthly or as required basis.
• Cross team and cross functional collaboration to ensure planning data integrity is maintained at all times.

What You’ll Bring:

Functional

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Supplier management and development
• Materials management & planning
• Scheduling
• S&OP
• Finished goods management
• Supply management
• New product introduction
• Network design & management
• Demand forecasting management
• Customer channels and relationships
• Sales order processing Supply chain finance

Behavioural

• Achievement drive
• Customer obsession
• Decision making
• Prioritising and planning
• Team working
• Communication
• Influencing
• Commercial acumen

Essential Qualifications

• Highly computer literate, especially Excel
• Experience of manufacturing planning, S&OP & MRP-II & ERP environments, Advanced Planning Systems & ideally JDE
• Proven supply planning experience

Required Experience

• GCSE English or maths equivalent
• Formal qualification in Supply Chain

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success. We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world‑class team.

You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (up to 2 days working from home)
• Paid parental leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Modern office located
• Go Beyond Day – make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program & various exclusive employee discounts

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre‑employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.