Planning and Inventory Manager - Food Manufacturing

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im FMCG-Sektor sucht einen erfahrenen Planungs- und Bestandsmanager, der in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeitet. Diese Rolle erfordert die Fähigkeit, die Produktverfügbarkeit auf einem hohen Niveau zu halten und eng mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zusammenzuarbeiten. Der ideale Kandidat wird in der Lage sein, komplexe Herausforderungen zu meistern und innovative Lösungen zur Optimierung der Betriebsabläufe zu entwickeln. Das Unternehmen bietet eine aufregende Gelegenheit zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und ein unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld, das auf Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation fokussiert ist. Wenn Sie bereit sind, Ihre Karriere auf die nächste Stufe zu heben, ist dies die perfekte Chance für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Produktions- und Materialplanung in einem komplexen FMCG-Umfeld.
• Fortgeschrittene Excel-Kenntnisse und starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Erreichen eines Produktverfügbarkeitsziels von 99,5%.
• Ausgabe eines wöchentlichen Produktionsplans und täglicher Zeitpläne.

Skills

Produktions- und Materialplanung

Bestandsmanagement

Replenishment

Fortgeschrittene Microsoft Excel-Kenntnisse

Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kenntnis des S&OP-Prozesses

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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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Logistics

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• My client is a leading UK-based FMCG manufacturer (hybrid working)
• A fast-paced role - consistently striving to optimise customer experience

About Our Client

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.

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.

• 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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.