Supply Planner

Carlsberg Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Supply Planner to manage production plans and ensure stock levels align with demand. The role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a company bonus scheme and life assurance.

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong IT skills including Word, advanced Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Convert demand plan into a rolling 12-week production plan.
• Act as a liaison between production cells, material supply, and logistics.
• Monitor and report on stock levels at key sites.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Supply Planner

Location: Burton

Job Length: 12 Month FTC – Full Time

Monday - Friday 8am – 4:30pm shifts, flexibility is 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 and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks.

We are now recruiting for a Supply Planner who will play a key part of our success journey.

Role Responsibilities:

• Convert the consensus demand plan into a realistic and achievable rolling 12-week production plan, smoothing peaks in requirement and optimising plant utilisation.
• Monitor availability versus actual demand and proactively alert and react to potential out-of-stocks.
• Coordinate brewing requirements based on the production plan and liaise with the brewing, processing and tanker management teams to maximise efficiency in the movement of beer.
• Monitor forecast inputs and react to variances in a timely fashion, adjusting supply plans as appropriate.
• Monitor and report on stock levels at key sites, align stockholding to the demand plan and alert slow moving items or opportunities to move goods to clearance ahead of short date problems.
• Act as the central point of liaison between production cells, material supply, brewing and logistics for all own produced products.
• Actively generate cost savings through a combination of leaner inventory, economic ordering and reduced waste.
• Attend daily production meetings and weekly planning meetings.
• Proactively monitor and maintain system master data such as BOM’s, MRP data and APO planning parameters.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role food, FMCG or pharmaceutical environment
• Significant technical SAP experience
• Ability to stay focussed under pressure, manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Relevant IT skills – Word, advanced Excel, Power Point
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and successfully negotiate with partners and teams
• Passion for delivering results, taking personal responsibility and accomplishing challenging objectives
• Strong team ethic and experience working within a team atmosphere

We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.