Supply Planner

1st Executive; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to own the supply plan for a key FMCG portfolio. You will balance availability, inventory, cost and risk while guiding resolution of major supply issues and translating forecasts into robust supply actions.

You will lead supplier performance reviews, provide data-driven insights for sourcing decisions, and support negotiations and tender activity through rigorous demand and lead-time analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning and procurement within FMCG or international supply chains.
• Ability to manage long lead times and supply disruptions.
• Strong analytical capability with forecasting, inventory and supplier performance data.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply plan for assigned categories or suppliers; translate forecasts and priorities into purchasing and inventory actions.
• Optimize inventory levels and lead times across the portfolio.
• Manage complex supplier performance, including regular reviews and corrective actions.
• Support forecasting, promotions, launches and customer requirements to align supply plans.

Skills

Supply planning

Procurement

Inventory management

Forecast analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

I am currently recruiting a Senior Supply Planner to won supply planning and supplier performance across an important FMCG product portfolio. Working within the Procurement team, the role balances availability, inventory, cost and risk; leads resolution of significant supply issues; and turns forecasts and commercial priorities into robust supply plans.

The role also supports the development of Supply Planners, strengthens planning disciplines and provides the Head of Procurement with clear insight for sourcing, negotiation and inventory decisions.

Portfolio ownership:

Own the end-to-end supply plan for assigned categories or suppliers, translating forecasts, customer plans, lead times, stock policies and commercial priorities into purchasing and inventory actions.

Inventory optimization

Complex supply risk management

Supplier relationship and performance management:

Lead regular operational reviews with key suppliers, using evidence on service, responsiveness, quality, lead time and adherence to plan. Agree and follow through corrective actions.

Forecast challenge and planning alignment:

Review forecast changes, promotions, tenders, launches and customer requirements. Ensure material changes are reflected in supply plans and purchase orders.

Commercial and sourcing support:

Provide demand, inventory, lead-time and supplier performance analysis to support negotiations, tenders, sourcing decisions, contracts and new supplier assessment

Skills and experience

Strong experience in supply planning, procurement, purchasing or inventory management, preferably within food, FMCG or an international supply chain.

Demonstrable ownership of complex supplier or product portfolios, including management of long lead times and supply disruption.

Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting forecasts, inventory, service, cost and supplier performance data.

Strong written and verbal communication, able to turn complex information into clear recommendations and status updates.

Advanced spreadsheet skills and strong competence with purchasing, ERP or supply-planning systems.