Planning Director

Nter Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer brand is seeking a Planning Director in London. This high-impact role involves optimizing global planning processes to ensure efficient supply-demand balance while reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. Candidates should have visionary leadership skills and proven experience in demand and supply planning. Join an innovative team committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading planning processes in a high-impact environment.
• Strong understanding of S&OP and IBP processes.
• Ability to manage a team and engage cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise global planning processes for supply and demand.
• Design and implement planning methodologies and inventory policies.
• Champion the S&OP/IBP process and align planning with business objectives.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Supply chain optimization

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Job description

Job Description

Planning Director

Salary : up to £125,000 + bonus + benefits

Location : Hybrid - London Office

Are you a visionary leader with the drive to transform global planning processes? We are seeking a Planning Director to take ownership of end‑to‑end planning across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inbound Logistics, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This is a high‑impact role where you’ll shape strategy, optimise operations, and ensure supply meets demand in a fast‑paced consumer goods environment.

This is your opportunity to join a world‑leading consumer brand with a global presence, where intelligent design and innovation drive growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, you’ll lead a talented team and play a pivotal role in delivering efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction worldwide.

🌟 What you’ll be doing

• Lead and optimise global planning processes to balance supply and demand at the lowest cost.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve demand and supply planning methodologies, inventory policies, and forecasting accuracy.

Champion the S&OP / IBP process, leading meetings to align demand, supply, and financial planning with busi...