Supply Chain Planner

Reynolds Food Group; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Holiday entitlement 28-33 days

Retail Discount Membership

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Reynolds Catering Supplies is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner to manage materials, maintain stock, and optimise availability. The role involves collaboration across Procurement, Sales, Operations, Logistics and Quality to drive efficiency and reduce waste.

The candidate should have FMCG experience, strong Excel skills and a proven ability to analyse data and communicate clearly with stakeholders. This on-site role offers a solid benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supply Chain environment, ideally FMCG.
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel proficiency.
• Ability to analyse and present data clearly.
• Good problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience with SOPs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall planning and forecasting strategy.
• Manage and maintain stock levels of materials.
• Raise purchase orders considering forecasts, lead times and shelf life.
• Ensure raw materials are sourced through approved suppliers.
• Monitor demand changes to minimise stock risks.
• Produce short and long-term reports identifying at-risk materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Logistics and Quality teams.
• Liaise with suppliers to meet delivery requirements.
• Help with booking procedures and compliance for suppliers.
• Participate in daily planning and communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 5pm, plus one Sunday in every four.

Who We Are

Reynolds Catering Supplies is one of the UK’s leading fresh produce and chilled food suppliers to the foodservice industry, supplying more than 3,000 products nationwide. As the only remaining national family-run greengrocer, we’ve built our reputation on quality, service and expertise since 1945.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you’ll play an important role in managing materials across the business, helping to maintain stock availability, minimise waste and support service levels. You’ll work closely with teams across Procurement, Sales, Operations, Logistics and Quality.

We’re looking for a proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our Supply Chain team and help keep our operation running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working at pace, and making a real impact on availability, service and waste management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall planning and forecasting strategy.
• Manage and maintain stock levels of materials in line with business requirements.
• Raise purchase orders, considering forecasts, lead times, shelf life and minimum order quantities.
• Ensure all raw materials are sourced through approved suppliers.
• Monitor and analyse demand changes, working closely with stakeholders to minimise stock-related risks.
• Produce short and long-term reports to identify at-risk materials and associated SKUs.
• Manage changes to plans and assess the impact on materials and packaging requirements.
• Consider waste reduction opportunities, shelf-life extensions and customer lead times to maximise availability and minimise waste.
• Escalate issues and concerns through the appropriate channels in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear visibility of incoming materials and expected delivery schedules across the business.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Logistics and Quality teams.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Support suppliers with booking procedures and compliance requirements.
• Participate in daily operational communications and planning activities.

About You

• Previous experience within a Supply Chain environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• The ability to analyse, interpret and present data in a clear and meaningful way.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working with processes, SOPs and KPIs.
• Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong numerical and reporting capabilities.

What We Offer

• Annual pay reviews.
• 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days.
• Retail Discount Membership.
• Healthcare Cash Plan Membership.
• Pension Scheme enrolment.
• Free onsite parking.

Reynolds Catering Supplies is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

At Reynolds Food Group, we’ve spent over 80 years sourcing and supplying the freshest ingredients to the UK’s food service industry. From our roots as a family-run fruit and veg stall in Hackney, we’ve grown into the UK’s only national family-run greengrocer - trusted by chefs, restaurateurs, and caterers across the country.