Supply Planner

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company based in the UK is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure product availability across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this role, you will create and maintain supply plans, manage production schedules, and work with co-packers to support new product launches. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of supply planning experience and strong analytical skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment with international exposure.

Benefits

International Exposure

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply planning experience within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and understanding of MRP principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and track supply plans to ensure stock availability across EMEA.
• Confirm purchase orders with co-packers, ensuring accuracy.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks around stock-outs and delays.

Skills

Supply planning experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

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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