Supply Planner

Carlsberg Britvic; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Northampton seeks a Supply Planner to optimize production and coordinate between teams. Responsibilities include creating production plans based on demand, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring efficient brewing. Ideal candidates have experience in food or FMCG, with significant SAP knowledge and strong analytical skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed business driving innovation in iconic brands.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create a 12-week production plan based on demand.
• Monitor stock levels and alert on out-of-stocks.
• Coordinate brewing requirements and production efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

SAP experience

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Supply Planner

Location: Northampton

Job Length: Permanent – Full Time

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• 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, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

Responsible for converting the consensus demand plan into a viable, optimised and efficient production plan, the Supply Planner is a central point of coordination between the Demand Team, Marketing and Brands and the Production Operation.

If you are interested in joining, we are now recruiting for a Supply Planner. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role will play a key part of our success journey, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Create a 12-week production plan from the consensus demand plan, smoothing peaks in requirement and optimising plant utilisation.
• Monitor availability versus actual demand and proactively alert and react to potential out-of-stocks. Monitor the impact of promotions, competitor activity and other events on sales.
• Support the team with timescales and production information, maintaining a project plan and coordinating activities such as artwork supply, material availability, customer approvals and brew planning.
• 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.
• Observe 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 and act as a first line of support.
• Actively generate cost savings through a combination of leaner inventory, economic ordering and reduced waste.
• Proactively monitor and maintain system master data such as BOM’s, MRP data and APO planning parameters.
• Provide production planning support and / or holiday cover for the wider Carlsberg Britvic planning community.
  
  

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Precious experience in a similar role ideally in within either a food, FMCG or pharmaceutical environment is preferred
• Significant technical SAP experience
• Ability to stay focused under pressure, manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Relevant IT skills – Word, advanced Excel, Power Point
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills and high attention to detail
• Focus on continuous improvement and encourage improvement and change where possible
• Ability to think strategically and successfully negotiate with partners and teams
• Passion for delivering results, taking personal responsibility and accomplishing challenging objectives
• Ability to work well within a team, alongside feeling confident to work solo when needed
  
  

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. 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.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

CMBC is a new company, fuelled by highly engaged, empowered and passionate employees who will go above and beyond to deliver best in class customer service and help grow our portfolio of brands and business. With their entrepreneurial spirit, these employees take personal accountability and initiative to act and find solutions. Our employees work hard and have fun, enjoying supportive relationships that extend across the whole business.