Supply Planner

Pod Talent Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods business in Dorset is seeking a Supply Planner with 4+ years of experience in FMCG manufacturing. The role involves planning forecasts for finished goods and raw materials and working closely with procurement teams. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary of up to £45k.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a similar supply planning environment.
• Experience working within FMCG manufacturing (ideally within GMP).
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, S&OP, and inventory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Plan short term and annual forecasts for finished goods and raw materials.
• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure raw material availability.
• Assess capacity and supply risks, shaping inventory strategy.

Skills

Supply planning

FMCG manufacturing

Capacity planning

S&OP

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Supply Planner - Up to £45k - Dorset (hybrid)

Pod Talent are excited to be partnering with an ethics driven consumer goods business, who are looking for a supply and inventory planner to join their team in Dorset to support their continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone coming from an FMCG manufacturing environment who is looking to further develop their supply chain planning skills within an in-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning short term and annual forecast for finished goods and raw materials
• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure raw material and ingredient availability to meet demand
• Assess capacity and supply risks, shaping inventory strategy and ensuring optimal stock levels across categories

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a similar supply planning environment
• Experience working within FMCG manufacturing (ideally within GMP)
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, S&OP, and inventory strategy
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills (NetSuite ideal)
• Great communication skills

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! All candidates must have full permanent right to work in the UK