Senior FMCG Supply Planning Manager (Level 3)

All About Food Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Matched up to 8%

Bupa Private Medical Insurance

Sample Scheme (£20 per month)

Surprise & Delight Scheme

Paid Sabbatical after 3 years

iPhone & Laptop

Charity Days

Job summary

A leading FMCG company based in Manchester is seeking a Supply Planner to manage customer supply chains effectively. The role entails converting forecasts into actionable supply plans, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with third-party manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills to handle supply chain challenges. This position offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Planning or Inventory Planning in FMCG.
• Experience converting forecasts into supply plans and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely supply to customers based on S&OP forecasts.
• Manage rolling forecasts with suppliers and anticipate challenges.
• Oversee finished goods inventory to meet customer availability.

Skills

Supply and Operations Planning

Relationship building with manufacturers

Rolling forecasts and capacity planning

Stock optimisation

Service level and availability management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and influence

Problem-solving under pressure

ERP/MRP systems advocacy

Data-driven decision making

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

A leading FMCG company based in Manchester is seeking a Supply Planner to manage customer supply chains effectively. The role entails converting forecasts into actionable supply plans, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with third-party manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills to handle supply chain challenges. This position offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme.