Planning and Inventory Manager

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK-based FMCG manufacturer as a Planning and Inventory Manager, where you'll play a key role in optimizing product availability and enhancing customer experience. This dynamic position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will lead production planning, manage inventory, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive performance. If you're a motivated individual with a passion for FMCG operations, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experienced in production and material planning within FMCG.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Achieving a product availability target of 99.5%.
• Issuing weekly production plans and managing stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Replenishment

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

S&OP Process Knowledge

Job description

My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.

Client Details

My client is a leading UK-based FMCG manufacturer, supplying high-quality ingredients to a range of industries while championing sustainability and innovation. With a strong focus on operational excellence, career development, and employee well-being, they offer an exciting environment for ambitious individuals to grow and make a real impact.

Description

My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.

• Achieving a product availability target of 99.5%
• Issuing a weekly production plan and daily schedule for site
• Owning the site's weekly exception and adherence reporting to support plan execution
• Supporting the maintenance of BOMs
• Driving issues to resolution within the week or period (addressing exceptions to the S&OP plan)
• Managing silos and silo differentials
• Tracking and analysing key site measures, and challenging performance based on these KPIs
• Providing clear and concise information to the site leadership team to drive action and improvement
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with supporting functions, e.g., procurement, finance, and customer service

• Leading the capacity review process, including: r

  un rate sign-off, available hours and labour, and gaining commitment to forward volumes

Profile

Experience & Skills

• Experienced in production and material planning, inventory management and replenishment - gained within a complex FMCG manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the S&OP process

Motivation

• Reliable and works on own initiative, in line with operating practices, to deliver accurate work on time
• Continuously strives for improvement and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• A strong team player who actively encourages and supports others
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service consistently

Personal Effectiveness

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Quickly builds confident working relationships and establishes credibility with stakeholders
• Well-organised with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Strong influencing skills, able to manage objections with sound justification while maintaining credibility
• Demonstrates effective time management, planning, and workload ownership
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Decision Making

• Applies sound business rationale and judgement when making decisions
• Able to understand customer requirements and manage expectations effectively

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this Planning and Inventory Manager will be offered up to 60,000 plus package.

This role offers hybrid working - c. 2-3 days pw on-site.