Senior Supply Planner

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wine distribution is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to ensure seamless supply across the UK. This temporary role requires expertise in supply chain management, collaboration with various departments, and a passion for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree, strong analytical skills, and experience in the wine industry is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £44,000 per annum

25 days holiday

Company pension

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Contribution to Dental Costs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Discount on products

A bottle of wine on your birthday

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, ideally in a business or analytical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills; advanced user essential.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Supply Management: From forecasting to managing supplier pipelines.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor stock levels, trends, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Suppliers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business or analytical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain systems

Demand planning tools

Excel

Job description

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London head office (hybrid working, must work in the office at least 3 days per week)

Full time

Are you passionate about supply chain excellence and have a love for the world of wine? Join Berkmann Wine Cellars, a premium wine distribution company, as our Senior Supply Planner on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave – a pivotal role ensuring seamless supply and availability of our outstanding wine portfolio across the UK.

The Company

Since 1964, we have been passionately championing exceptional wines from fiercely independent and progressive producers around the globe. As the UK’s largest family-owned wine importer, our reputation is built on excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships both with our wineries and our customers.

The Role

In a dynamic and customer-focused environment, you will play a key part in keeping our wines flowing smoothly across our national network, while working with some of the best in the business.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• End-to-End Supply Management: From forecasting and replenishment ordering to managing supplier pipelines and UK network transfers.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use your analytical mindset to monitor stock levels, trends, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, 3PL warehouses, Freight Forwarders and Suppliers.
• Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively manage stock availability, cover, and risks—ensuring actions and updates are clearly communicated.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion smarter ways of working and support wider supply chain initiatives.

About You

• Degree qualified, ideally in a business or analytical discipline
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and ERP systems
• Excellent Excel skills; advanced user essential
• Wine industry experience or WSET certification is a big plus
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, import documentation, and wine logistics
• Great commercial awareness and a solution-focused mindset
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• Experience with supply chain systems & demand planning tools
• Languages such as French, Spanish or Italian are a bonus.
• A genuine enthusiasm for operational excellence and problem-solving
• Previous experience of building successful relationships with 3PL warehousing and freight forwarders

Offer

• Competitive salary up to £44,000 per annum depending on experience
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Discount on some of our products
• Become an integral part of our family business
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary

Working Pattern

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:30pm) but the individual must be flexible according to business needs.

Location

Head office in London. It is a requirement that the applicant will work from the office at least 3 days a week.

How to Apply

If this role excites you, we would love to receive your application. Please submit your CV to [emailprotected] .

Please note: we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. Unfortunately we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No Agencies Please - We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV's supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.