Supply Planner

Pursuit Resources Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join their dynamic Planning team. This role involves managing third-party relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting demand planning. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with ERP systems.

Benefits

25 days holidays, increasing to 28 with service

Group personal pension with 4% employer contribution

Life Cover: 3x salary

Occupational maternity pay

BUPA & BUPA cash plan

Free lunches every day

Quarterly staff samples

Heavily subsidised sports and social events

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of third-party management best practices.
• Experience with MPS & MRP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee relationships with third-party partners and manage performance.
• Lead projects for new third-party partnerships and SKU setup.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Problem-Solving

Team Player

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Supply Planner (10376ROM) Romford, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP48000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, life insurance

SUPPLY PLANNER

Location: Romford
Reports to: Planning Manager
Industry: FMCG Manufacturing
Hours: Hybrid, Standard office hours, Monday - Friday

About Our Client

Our prestigious FMCG client is seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join their dynamic Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and is a market leader in their industry.

Role Overview

As a Supply Planner, you will oversee relationships with third-party partners, managing performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with company standards and policies. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align third-party strategy with business goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive projects for new third-party partnerships and SKU setup
• Establish comprehensive timing plans for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
• Confirm agreements with third parties that align with project objectives, budget, and timeline
• Communicate effectively with third parties and internal stakeholders to monitor progress, resolve issues, and provide feedback
• Evaluate the performance and quality of third parties, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations
• Identify and mitigate risks and challenges that may arise from third-party collaborations
• Provide support and guidance to third parties and internal teams to foster collaboration and trust
• Support demand planning and forecasting processes
• Assist the department head with data analysis, report creation, and project work
• Carry out additional duties as required to fulfill business needs

Requirements

• Solid understanding of third-party management best practices
• MPS & MRP knowledge
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong Excel proficiency and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Effective team player with a collaborative approach
• Knowledge of Co-Packing operations
• Experience with JD Edwards or other ERP systems

What's On Offer

Our client offers a competitive salary package, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days (April to March), increasing to 28 days with service
• Additional leave of up to 10 days on long service milestones
• Pension: Group personal pension, with 4% employer contribution
• Life Cover: 3x your salary in the event of death, to nominated beneficiaries
• Occupational maternity pay plus SMP
• Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment
• BUPA & BUPA cash plan
• Employee Star Award
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches every day (valued at £700)
• Free drinks available all day
• Quarterly staff samples
• Heavily subsidised sports and social events
• Annual company BBQ

If you are a proactive Supply Planner with strong third-party management experience and are looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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