Supply Chain Planner

i2i Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Supply Chain professional for a permanent, full-time role in Cheltenham. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food and drink sector and strong FMCG operations knowledge. Key responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring excellent customer service. This role offers competitive benefits including a collaborative team culture and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Staff discount on products

Life Assurance Scheme

Discounts across high street brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Savings Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supply Chain role within the food and drink sector.
• Able to analyse data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational time management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service with a professional approach.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure supply chain continuity.
• Make cost-effective purchasing decisions to maximise margin.

Skills

Supply Chain role experience

FMCG operations knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis skills

Organizational skills

Customer service focus

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Supply chain software

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Staff discount on products
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts across high street brands
• Personal Charity Support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Tax-Free Childcare
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Savings Scheme

Must haves

• Experience in a Supply Chain role within the food and drink sector.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Customer service focus with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.
• Able to analyse data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Strong organisational time management skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Nice to haves

• CIPS Level 2 qualified.
• Experience with supply chain software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modelling).

Key responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service with a professional approach
• Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure supply chain continuity
• Analyse data and market trends to forecast product demand
• Manage transportation, storage, and stock movements between depots
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Resolve stock issues and support sales and account managers
• Make cost-effective purchasing decisions to maximise margin
• Promote health & safety, food safety, and ESG practices
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance

Helpful Extras

• Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
• Modern office with a collaborative team culture
• Permanent, full-time role - 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
• Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to ELLIE at i2i recruitment today!

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