Senior Supply Planner - Crockpot, Breville

Newell Brands; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

LinkedIn Learning access

Recognition program – Bravo

Employee discounts on product brands

Employee referrals bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate citizenship initiatives

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Senior Supply Planner for the Kitchen portfolio (Crockpot, Breville, Sistema & FoodSaver) in the Manchester area. You will lead supply planning activities across EMEA, balancing inventory with service levels and working closely with Demand Planning, Sales, Marketing and Finance.

You will manage a small team of 3–4 planners, drive continuous improvement, and champion the adoption of AI tools to enhance decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Proven experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory planning or supply chain operations including leading a planning team.
• Strong experience with SAP planning systems or similar (SAP APO preferred).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally (domestically and internationally).

Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning operations across the Kitchen portfolio, ensuring product availability while balancing inventory and working capital objectives.
• Drive inventory performance, focusing on service levels, stock optimization and reduction of Excess & Obsolete inventory (E&O).
• Analyse planning data and performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support customer service and sales goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align supply plans and business priorities.
• Support S&OP and planning review processes with insights on constraints and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics partners and international teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Champion continuous improvement and AI adoption, identifying opportunities to simplify processes.
• Lead and develop a team of 3–4 Supply Planners with coaching and performance support.
• Utilise SAP APO/IBP, Excel and reporting tools to drive planning excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP APO

SAP IBP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Supply Planner - Crockpot, Breville

Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Hybrid

Primary Location: Manchester, England, GB

Job ID:16259

Alternate Locations:United Kingdom-England-Manchester; United Kingdom-England-Cheadle

Senior Supply Planner – Crockpot, Breville

Location: Manchester area (Cheadle), UK

Reports to: Supply Planning Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Senior Supply Planner, you will lead supply planning activities for kitchen category (brands: Crockpot, Breville, Sistema & FoodSaver) across EMEA while managing a team of 3–4 Supply Planners. You will be responsible for balancing inventory, service levels, demand requirements and supply constraints to ensure product availability and excellent customer service.

Working from our Cheadle office on a hybrid basis, you will partner closely with Demand Planning, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Logistics and Manufacturing teams to support business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training and development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning operations across the Kitchen portfolio, ensuring product availability while balancing inventory and working capital objectives.
• Drive inventory performance, focusing on service levels, stock optimization and reduction of Excess & Obsolete inventory (E&O).
• Analyse planning data and business performance, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation actions to support customer service and sales goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Demand Planning, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service and Logistics to align supply plans and business priorities.
• Support S&OP and planning review processes, providing insights on supply constraints, inventory implications and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics partners and international teams to ensure continuity of supply and effective order fulfilment.
• Champion continuous improvement and AI adoption, identifying opportunities to simplify processes and enhance decision-making through tools such as Copilot and other planning technologies.
• Lead and develop a team of 3–4 Supply Planners, providing coaching, guidance and performance support.
• Utilise SAP APO, SAP IBP, Excel and reporting tools to drive planning effectiveness and operational excellence.

What You'll Need

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain operations, including leading a planning team.
• Strong experience working with SAP planning systems or similar planning solutions (SAP APO preferred).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally (domestically and internationally)

Your Advantage

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting seasonal and promotional product portfolios.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot, Claude or similar technologies.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for developing people and processes.
• Power BI reporting experience.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership