Supply Chain Planning Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic food brand located in Reading is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand forecasting and inventory management. The ideal candidate will possess HCCAP qualifications and have significant experience in the food sector. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a background in team management are essential. This full-time position requires onsite work five days a week, offering a vibrant and energetic team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the food sector.
• Ability to manage a small team.
• Willingness to work onsite 5 days a week.

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.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize waste, spoilage, and stockouts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Forecasting systems

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

Job Number 10340