Planning Manager

Corecruitment International; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-temperature wholesale organisation in the UK is searching for a Planning Manager. This role involves leading demand forecasting and inventory planning to optimize service levels and freshness. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in demand planning within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The company offers an ambitious work atmosphere and opportunities for career progression, making it ideal for dynamic planning professionals.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in demand forecasting and supply planning in an FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to optimize inventory and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of coaching and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting across categories and channels.
• Lead S&OP/IBP cadence, aligning various departments.
• Develop replenishment strategies for high-volume, short shelf-life SKUs.

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP/IBP alignment

Inventory optimization

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Planning Manager – Multi-Temperature Wholesale Organisation - £55K + Benefits

My client is a leading multi-temperature wholesale organisation with a fantastic reputation across the UK.

They are seeking a Planning Manager to join their team. The successful Planning Manager will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning for a fast-paced FMCG wholesale operation. You will own the end-to-end planning cycle, balancing availability, freshness, and working capital while supporting strong service levels to customers.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Planning Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Own demand forecasting across categories and channels; translate insights into actionable supply plans.
• Lead S&OP/IBP cadence, aligning Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
• Optimise inventory (DOH, availability, waste/obsolescence) across DCs and suppliers.
• Develop replenishment strategies for high-volume, short shelf-life SKUs.
• Manage supplier planning, MOQ constraints, lead times, and capacity risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, data quality, and KPIs.
• Build and lead a small planning team; coach and develop talent.
• Produce clear ...