Supply Chain Planning Manager - 9-12 month FTC

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee third-party warehousing and logistics. The role includes managing production schedules and ensuring alignment with internal departments for efficient product delivery across Europe. Candidates should have substantial experience in supply chain management and strong analytical skills. This is a fixed-term contract for 9-12 months with competitive terms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or operations management, preferably within FMCG.
• Experience overseeing assembly planning with 3rd Party Logistics Providers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3rd party warehousing partners for delivery and distribution.
• Create optimal production schedules based on sales forecasts.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to align processes.

Skills

Supply Chain/Operations management

Experience managing a 3rd Party Logistics Provider

Analytical skills

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP

Job description

Day-to-day management of our third-party warehousing partners to ensure accurate delivery, planning, assembly, and distribution of all products across Europe.

Review and analyze sales forecasts and inventory data to create optimal weekly production schedules with minimal inventory exposure.

Assess risks and gaps within the production schedule and communicate appropriately within the Sales organization through daily and weekly reports.

Maintain close liaison with the Operations Packaging Manager and team to plan packaging production efficiently, ensuring arrival dates align with assembly timelines, local requirements, and product release dates.

Provide accurate and timely bundle forecasts for the department and wider business on a weekly and monthly basis.

Ensure the entire supply planning process is well maintained to meet business needs and service levels for hardware supply into managed warehouses and distributor warehouses.

Communication, Processes & Systems

Manage communication effectively to ensure all manufacturing and assembly stages are aligned, and partners are informed of issues or major changes.

Collaborate with internal departments to improve sales planning and new product release processes.

Continuously seek to improve processes and reporting methods by providing ideas and driving change.

Liaise with territories to improve communication channels and share ideas and knowledge.

Proactively identify potential issues and challenge current procedures to improve performance and efficiency.

Escalate critical issues and update senior management on activities within the supply planning area.

Qualifications & Experience

• Supply Chain/Operations management experience, preferably within FMCG and at a European level.
• Experience managing a 3rd Party Logistics Provider; overseeing assembly planning with a 3PL is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of compliance issues within an assembly environment is advantageous.
• Customer-oriented attitude with a positive, proactive approach.
• Resilient personality capable of working under pressure.
• Flexible and capable of leading change.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.

PlayStation is committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, religion, or other protected categories. We encourage everyone to apply and join our team.

This is a fixed-term contract for 9-12 months, reporting into the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning, ensuring efficient planning, assembly, and supply of PlayStation products across EMEA.