Supply Chain Planner

Hewett Recruitment; Malvern; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Malvern to join a fast-moving consumer goods environment. The role focuses on forecasting, inventory control and supplier collaboration to ensure product availability and efficiency.

You will build accurate demand forecasts, manage stock levels, create production plans and support launches while maintaining high data integrity and strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Forecasting or Inventory Management.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production environment advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of raw materials and finished goods to stock levels.
• Develop and maintain forecasts to support replenishment and production planning.
• Monitor stock, shelf life, rotation, excess inventory and slow-moving items.
• Create and manage purchase orders ensuring supplier delivery meets requirements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers for effective supply chain management.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and service levels.
• Produce customer reports on material availability and supply performance.
• Maintain and update master data across business systems.
• Support internal stakeholders across commercial and operational teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

Location - Malvern

Salary - £32 - £36k depending on experience + excellent benefits

If you are a highly analytical and commercially aware Supply Chain professional looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with suppliers and customers, and wants to develop their career within a supportive business that offers genuine progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of raw materials and finished goods to agreed stock holding levels.
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts to support replenishment and production planning activities.
• Monitor stock levels, shelf life, stock rotation, excess inventory and slow-moving products.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring supplier delivery performance meets business requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and customers to facilitate effective supply chain management.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and maintain service levels.
• Create production and conversion plans to support factory operations.
• Support new product launches and product exits while minimising waste.
• Produce customer reports relating to material availability and supply performance.
• Maintain and update master data across business systems.
• Provide support and information to internal stakeholders across commercial and operational teams.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Planning, Forecasting or Inventory Management role.
• Experience within an FMCG, food manufacturing, food packaging or fast-paced production environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong forecasting and demand planning experience.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Confident communicator with experience managing supplier and customer relationships.
• Proactive approach with the confidence to make informed decisions, escalating and collaborating with your Line Manager when required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.