Supply Planner

Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-beverage supplier as a Supply Planner in Burton. This permanent, full-time role involves transforming demand plans into production schedules, optimizing efficiency, and collaborating with various teams. Enjoy a competitive salary and extensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Product allowance

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Company pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Extensive SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Transforming demand plan into a realistic 12-week production plan.
• Monitoring availability against demand and managing out-of-stocks.
• Coordinating brewing requirements and liaising with relevant teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team-oriented

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Supply Planner

Location: Burton

Job Length: Permanent – Full Time

Shift hours are 8am – 4:30pm, with flexibility available.

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic choices
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Company pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, and Wainwright. Our soft drink brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango, and London Essence, along with license rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK.

With 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots across the UK, we are committed to our people's success. We are recruiting a Supply Planner, reporting to the Planning Manager, to play a key role in our growth. The responsibilities include:

• Transforming the demand plan into a realistic 12-week production plan, optimizing plant utilization.
• Monitoring availability against demand, proactively managing out-of-stocks, and assessing the impact of promotions and competitor activities.
• Supporting queries regarding product availability.
• Coordinating brewing requirements and liaising with relevant teams to maximize efficiency.
• Adjusting supply plans based on forecast variances and monitoring stock levels at key sites.
• Acting as the liaison between production, supply, brewing, and logistics teams.
• Generating cost savings through lean inventory management, economic ordering, and waste reduction.
• Participating in daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Maintaining system master data such as BOMs, MRP data, and planning parameters.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Experience in a similar role within food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Extensive SAP experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Proficiency in Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills with high attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven with a sense of personal accountability.
• Team-oriented with experience working collaboratively.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed business with a rich history and iconic brands. We aim to deliver excellent service and foster a dynamic, innovative work environment. Interested? Apply now, and our recruitment team will be in touch.

Application Process:

Applications are reviewed continuously, and roles may be filled at any time. We encourage early applications.

We look forward to your application.

CMBC is a company driven by passionate, engaged employees who strive for excellence, take personal responsibility, and enjoy a supportive, fun work culture.