Strategic Supply Chain Planning Manager

Energy Jobline CVL; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Telford is seeking an ambitious Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the planning operation within a growing FMCG manufacturing business. The role involves developing the team, delivering robust demand and production plans, and shifting the function from reactive to proactive planning.

You will partner with Operations, Sales and Finance to align plans with priorities, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement using ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a supply chain planning team.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, production planning and inventory management.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing the Supply Chain Planning team to drive engagement, accountability and performance
• Creating and delivering robust demand, supply and production plans to support customer requirements and business objectives
• Driving the transition from reactive planning to a proactive and strategic planning function
• Implementing and developing S&OP processes to improve cross-functional alignment and decision making
• Managing inventory levels to balance customer service, stock availability and working capital targets
• Working closely with Operations, Sales and Finance to ensure plans remain aligned with business priorities
• Monitoring forecasting accuracy and implementing improvements to planning processes
• Supporting capacity planning activities to maximise operational efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on service levels, productivity and cost reduction
• Ensuring effective use of ERP/MRP systems to enhance planning visibility and data accuracy

Skills

Supply chain planning

Demand planning

Team leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Telford is seeking an ambitious Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the planning operation within a growing FMCG manufacturing business. The role involves developing the team, delivering robust demand and production plans, and shifting the function from reactive to proactive planning.

You will partner with Operations, Sales and Finance to align plans with priorities, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement using ERP/MRP systems.