Senior Supply Chain Planning & Optimisation Lead

Pilgrim's Europe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount platform

Career development

Cross-functional exposure

Data-driven decisions

Ownership culture

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Lead for its Central Planning team in the UK. This office-based role in Uxbridge focuses on developing robust, data-driven supply plans across our food manufacturing network, balancing service, cost, capacity, inventory and performance.

You’ll work cross-functionally to drive smarter decision-making through optimisation tools, scenario modelling, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience in food manufacturing, meat, FMCG, or supply chain planning.
• Experience using supply chain planning/optimisation tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving or low-maturity environments.
• Advanced Excel, dashboard reporting, and PowerPoint skills.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Agriculture, or similar.
• Experience working with supply chain planning and optimisation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data-driven supply planning and optimisation models.
• Run scenario analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Translate business data into clear planning assumptions and actionable insights.
• Support S&OP, S&OE, and long-term planning cycles.
• Improve planning processes, KPI tracking, and data quality across the network.
• Collaborate closely with factories, logistics, agriculture, procurement, and finance teams.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and planning recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain planning systems and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

FMCG experience

Supply chain planning

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

Pilgrim’s Europe is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Lead for its Central Planning team in the UK. This office-based role in Uxbridge focuses on developing robust, data-driven supply plans across our food manufacturing network, balancing service, cost, capacity, inventory and performance.

You’ll work cross-functionally to drive smarter decision-making through optimisation tools, scenario modelling, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.