Supply Chain Planning Manager

TMRG; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant food brand in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain management. This role involves forecasting, production planning, and inventory optimization to ensure efficiency and minimize waste. Candidates must possess an HCCAP qualification and have experience in the food sector. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage a small team. This role is onsite in Reading, focused on delivering quality results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Food sector.
• Managed a small team of staff.

Responsibilities

• End to end supply chain planning across demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales data, promotions, seasonality & new product launches.
• Build scalable planning processes and tools (S&OP / IBP) to balance service levels & cost.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel

Forecasting systems experience

Education

HCCAP qualification

Job description

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Reading – onsite

Up to £50,000

The Company

A vibrant, fast growing food brand known for bold flavours, quality ingredients, and genuine passion for their sector. The company offers an energetic, tea – focused environment where creativity, counts. This is a challenger start up brand with investment backing.

What will do you as a Supply Chain Planning Manager

• End to end supply chain planning across demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales data, promotions, seasonality & new product launches
• Build scalable planning processes and tools (S&OP / IBP) to balance service levels & cost
• Manage supplier and capacity planning, lead times, and constraints to ensure on‑time, in full delivery
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize waste, spoilage, and stockouts
• Use data and KPIs to identify risks and improvement

What will you need to be a Supply Chain Planning Manager

• HCCAP qualification
• Experience working within the Food sector
• Happy to be based on site 5 days a week
• Strong analytical skills, Excel and forecasting systems experience
• Managed a small team of staff