Supply Chain Planner

Alexander Steele; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele is recruiting a Supply Chain Planner for production planning and forecasting in Auchterarder. The role focuses on analysing demand trends, developing production forecasts and aligning resources with customer demand in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams to optimise output, stock levels and planning processes, driving data-driven improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, forecasting or supply chain analysis in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with data handling and reporting.
• Understanding of demand planning, inventory and supply chain operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proactive, organized and commercially aware with process improvement focus.
• Able to translate data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales trends, customer demand and operational data to produce forecasts.
• Develop and maintain production planning and forecasting models.
• Support production planning to optimise output, inventory and resource use.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams.
• Monitor trends, promotions and market changes for risks and opportunities.
• Produce reporting and insights to support operational decisions.
• Drive improvements in planning processes and data visibility.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

Supply Chain Planner - Production Planning & Forecasting

Auchterarder

Monday - Friday (Onsite)

Alexander Steele are partnering with a successful FMCG business to recruit an Supply Chain Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation where data, planning and forecasting play a critical role in supporting business performance and customer service.

The Operational Analyst will be responsible for analysing demand trends, developing production forecasts and providing insight that supports effective operational planning. Working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and commercial teams, you will help ensure resources, stock levels and production plans are aligned with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• * Analyse sales trends, customer demand and operational data to produce accurate forecasts.
• * Develop and maintain production planning and forecasting models.
• * Support production planning activities to optimise output, inventory and resource utilisation.
• * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts and operational plans.
• * Monitor trends, promotions and market changes to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• * Produce reporting and performance insights to support operational decision-making.
• * Drive improvements in planning processes, reporting and data visibility.

About You

• * Experience in production planning, forecasting, supply chain analysis or a similar analytical role within FMCG, manufacturing or a fast-paced operational environment.
• * Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability and experience working with data and reporting tools.
• * Understanding of demand planning, inventory management and supply chain operations.
• * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• * Proactive, organised and commercially aware, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• * Able to translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve business performance.

This role would suit an analytical professional who enjoys working with data, influencing operational decisions and driving improvements within a dynamic manufacturing environment