Strategic Supply Chain Planning Manager – FMCG

Refresco; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Early Friday finish

Leave allowance 28 days + bank hols

Additional leave purchase option

Life assurance

Virtual GP access

Eye-care vouchers

Referral bonuses

GroceryAid support

Cheers platform

Job summary

Refresco in Bridgwater is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the Scheduling & Planning team, align production with customer demand, and drive service levels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with the Central Supply Team and site stakeholders to optimize inventory, manage supply risks, and support the S&OP process, delivering excellent customer service and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Scheduling & Planning team, developing production schedules that balance customer demand, operational capacity, material availability and inventory requirements.
• Manage finished goods inventory, raw materials and packaging availability to ensure efficient production and excellent customer service levels.
• Drive waste reduction and planning efficiency through effective scheduling, forecasting improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate site downtime planning, new product launches and product changes, ensuring risks and impacts are effectively managed and communicated.
• Proactively identify and elevate supply and service risks while working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, NPD and other key stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop the Scheduling & Planning team while promoting a strong culture of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Job description

Refresco in Bridgwater is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the Scheduling & Planning team, align production with customer demand, and drive service levels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with the Central Supply Team and site stakeholders to optimize inventory, manage supply risks, and support the S&OP process, delivering excellent customer service and operational performance.