Supply Planner

Lime Talent Ltd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG brand is seeking a Supply Planner to lead inventory planning across all markets. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory control, and effective cash management. Candidates should have experience in supply planning, preferably within the beverage sector, and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and the chance to contribute significantly to the growth of a global brand.

Benefits

Competitive salary

High autonomy

Exposure to international markets

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply planning.
• Background in beverage, FMCG, or consumer packaged goods.
• Experience working across multiple international regions, ideally the UK, US.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory levels across all channels, including DTC, Amazon, retail, and TikTok.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts by SKU, channel, and market.
• Partner closely with product and supply teams to manage lead times and production schedules.

Skills

Inventory planning

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency

Understanding of cash flow and working capital

Experience managing inventory across multiple channels

Job description

Position: Supply Planner

Location: UK Remote

Package: Salary £50k – £60k dependant on experience

We’re working with a fast scaling FMCG brand who are currently looking for an Inventory Planner to lead and develop inventory planning across all markets and sales channels. This role is central to maintaining strong product availability while carefully managing working capital as the business continues to scale rapidly across DTC, Amazon, retail, and TikTok.

You’ll take ownership of demand forecasting, inventory control, and production planning across the multiple international markets. Working closely with Product, Finance, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams, you’ll help support growth while ensuring inventory and cash are managed efficiently.

This is a hands‑on, analytical role suited to someone with experience in beverage or FMCG who understands real‑world challenges such as lead times, MOQs, retail launches, and multi‑warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

Own inventory levels across all channels, including DTC, Amazon, retail, and TikTok Shop. Manage stock movements across multiple warehouse locations international locations, ensuring the right level of stock by SKU, channel, and region.

Demand Forecasting

Develop and maintain demand forecasts by SKU, channel, and market, factoring in historical sales, new launches, promotions, seasonality, and retail expansion. Regularly review and adjust forecasts based on performance and updated commercial inputs.

Production & Supply Planning

Convert demand forecasts into production plans and purchase orders. Partner closely with product and supply teams to manage lead times, MOQs, and production schedules, supporting launches while balancing inventory risk and cash exposure.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Work alongside Finance and Commercial teams to align inventory plans with cash flow requirements. Build inventory scenarios to support growth initiatives, retail rollouts, and promotions, while identifying ways to reduce excess working capital tied up in stock.

Reporting & Risk Management

Own inventory reporting and KPIs, including stock cover, weeks of supply, inventory turns, and expiry risk. Proactively identify potential stockouts, overstock risks, or supply constraints and recommend mitigation actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Finance teams to ensure inventory plans support business priorities, launch timelines, and growth objectives across all regions.

About You

• Experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply planning
• Background in beverage, FMCG, or consumer packaged goods
• Experience managing inventory across multiple channels, including DTC, Amazon, and retail
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Commercially focused, with a solid understanding of cash flow and working capital
• Confident managing lead times, MOQs, and production constraints
• Experience working across multiple international regions, ideally the UK, US
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, scaling environment

Why Join

• Play a key role in scaling a fast‑growing global beverage brand
• Full ownership of inventory planning across multiple markets and channels
• Work with a lean, ambitious team during a major phase of retail expansion
• Gain exposure to international markets and complex supply chain operations
• High autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to build scalable planning systems
• Competitive salary with strong long‑term growth potential