Multi-Site Supply Chain Planning Leader

Novus Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Package

Job summary

Novus Recruitment in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning leader to drive multi-site planning across a fast-paced FMCG network, aligning operational execution with strategy and commercial goals.

You will steer planning strategy, strengthen systems, lead planning teams, and provide insight for capacity decisions and contingency planning, while collaborating with customers and senior stakeholders to improve service and efficiency.

Qualifications

• A supply chain specialist who understands end-to-end operations with detailed knowledge in planning in food or FMCG environments.
• Proven success delivering change and improvement.
• Strong problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and can prioritise at speed.
• Confident influencer with impact across teams and customers.
• Solid understanding of food manufacturing and supply chain.
• Experience managing Planning teams.
• Knows how to drive performance, engagement and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Planning strategy: Set and deliver a clear Planning approach aligned to business goals.
• Systems & process improvement: Strengthen Planning systems and ways of working to boost efficiency.
• Team leadership: Lead and develop Planning teams to produce robust, optimised operational plans.
• Insight & analysis: Provide the modelling and insight needed for long-term decisions, including capacity and contingency planning.
• Workforce planning: Oversee strategic workforce planning across site.
• Customer collaboration: Bring external market understanding and drive joint initiatives with customers.

Skills

Supply chain

Planning leadership

Change management

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Team development

Performance improvement

Job description

Novus Recruitment in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning leader to drive multi-site planning across a fast-paced FMCG network, aligning operational execution with strategy and commercial goals.

You will steer planning strategy, strengthen systems, lead planning teams, and provide insight for capacity decisions and contingency planning, while collaborating with customers and senior stakeholders to improve service and efficiency.