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Supply Planner

JR United Kingdom

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading international FMCG operations team is seeking a Supply Planner in Stevenage. This role will focus on optimising inventory and ensuring product availability across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Candidates should have 3+ years of supply planning experience and strong analytical skills. Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation.

Benefits

International Exposure
Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ supply planning experience within FMCG or consumer goods.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain robust supply plans ensuring stock availability across EMEA.
  • Manage finished goods production schedules with co-packers.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on KPIs such as plan compliance and OOS.

Skills

Supply planning experience
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel
Communication skills
Attention to detail

Tools

SAP/APO
Job description

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Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with numbers, and have a knack for balancing supply with demand?

We’re hiring a Supply Planner to join a leading international FMCG operations team, ensuring the availability of products across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a high-impact role where you’ll optimise inventory, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key part in delivering seamless product launches.

The Company

Our client is one of the fastest-growing names in the global consumer goods industry, with a bold brand identity and a disruptive, fast-paced culture. Operating across 140+ countries, they’ve built a reputation for rapid growth, innovation, and a commitment to delivering market-leading products.

The Role

Reporting into the Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining robust supply plans, managing finished goods production schedules, and working closely with co-packers to ensure product launches and customer demand are met. This is a role where detail, accuracy, and proactive problem-solving are key.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, issue, and track supply plans to ensure stock availability across EMEA
  • Confirm purchase orders with co-packers, ensuring accuracy of delivery dates, quantities, and BoMs
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks around stock-outs, delays, and obsolescence
  • Support new product launches through effective supply planning and OTIF delivery
  • Manage phase-in/phase-out of SKUs, minimising waste and inventory risk
  • Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters in SAP/APO
  • Run supply reviews with co-packers and evaluate performance against KPIs
  • Conduct root cause analysis on KPIs such as plan compliance, OOS, and inventory turns

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years’ supply planning experience within FMCG or consumer goods
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel and a solid understanding of MRP principles
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to challenges

Why Apply?

  • ? International Exposure – Work across multiple regions and markets
  • ? High Impact – Be a key driver in product availability and successful launches
  • ? Collaborative Culture – Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive team

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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