Supply Chain Planning Manager - 9-12 month FTC

PlayStation Network; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment service provider is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves managing third-party logistics, analyzing forecasts for production schedules, and ensuring effective communication across teams to meet product release dates. Ideal candidates have strong supply chain management experience and are proficient in tools like Excel and SAP. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain/Operations management experience is a must.
• Strong experience managing a 3rd Party Logistics Provider.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party warehousing partners for product delivery.
• Analyze sales forecasts for optimal production scheduling.
• Ensure alignment of manufacturing and assembly processes.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

3rd Party Logistics Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Planning Manager - 9-12 month FTC

United Kingdom, London

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role Overview:

Reporting into Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning you will ensure efficient planning, assembly and supply of all PlayStation physical products across Europe, Middle East and Africa, meeting all new product release dates (as and where appropriate). Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 9-12 months.

What you’ll be doing:

• Day to day management of our third-party warehousing partners to ensure accurate delivery, planning, assembly and distribution of all product across Europe.
• Review and analyse sales forecast and inventory data and take action to create the most optimal weekly production schedule with minimum inventory exposure.
• Assess risks and gaps within the production schedule and communicate appropriately within the Sales organisation through daily & weekly reporting
• Close liaison and working relationship with the Operations Packaging Manager and team to plan packaging production efficiently, ensuring arrival dates are in line with the timelines required for assembly and/or local requirements and product release dates.
• Provision of accurate and timely bundle forecasts for the department and/or wider business on a weekly and/or monthly basis
• Ensure that the entire supply planning process flow is well maintained to meet overall business needs, and service levels for hardware supply into SIEE managed warehouses and/or Territory and Distributor warehouses

Communication, Processes & Systems

• Efficiently manage communication to ensure all stages of the manufacturing/ assembly process are aligned, and all partners are informed and kept abreast of any issues or major changes.
• Collaborate with internal departments/collaborators to improve the overall sales planning and new product release process
• Continuously seek to create/improve upon all current processes and reporting methods by providing input and ideas and driving through change across the team as needed
• Liaise with territories to continually improve communication channels and to share ideas, information and knowledge.
• Having the ability to think ahead and identify any potential issues before they become a showstopper is a must as is being able and prepared to challenge current procedures/status quo to constantly improve performance and efficiency.
• Escalation of any critical issues and provision of updates/feedback the Senior Manager, Supply Planning and/or department management on all activity within the Supply Planning area.

What we are looking for:

• Supply Chain/Operations management experience is an absolute must, preferably within an FMCG company, and at a European level as a minimum
• Strong experience of managing a 3rd Party Logistics Provider is required; previous experience of overseeing assembly planning with a 3PL would be highly desirable and offer a clear advantage
• Knowledge and experience of managing compliance issues within an assembly environment would be advantageous
• A customer orientated, positive, can-do attitude is a fundamental requirement
• A resilient personality with a demonstrable ability to cope with and work well under pressure is vital
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and lead change when necessary
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is critical
• Ability to collate, assimilate and summarise complex data quickly
• Highly proficient communication skills; both written and verbal
• PC literate – good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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