Senior Head of Planning - Lead Multi-Site Demand & Supply

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Dartington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national foodservice enterprise seeks a Head of Planning to lead its planning function and enhance performance across multi-site operations. In this senior role, you will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand or supply planning in a large setting, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. Competitive salary and supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading a demand or supply planning function in a large, multi-site or FMCG environment.
• Experience managing and developing people and nurturing a high-performing team.
• Experience in food or temperature-controlled operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the end to end planning strategy, ensuring strong availability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing planning team, embedding a culture of collaboration.
• Drive forecasting accuracy through analysis of historic data and market trends.

Skills

Strategic planning leadership

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Collaboration across functions

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Data tools

Job description

A national foodservice enterprise seeks a Head of Planning to lead its planning function and enhance performance across multi-site operations. In this senior role, you will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand or supply planning in a large setting, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. Competitive salary and supportive culture are offered.