Supply Planner

Focus Management Consultants; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company in the West Midlands is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure the seamless sourcing and movement of goods across the supply chain. You will manage supplier partnerships and optimize inventory while aligning production with demand forecasts. The ideal candidate has experience in Supply Planning within FMCG or Food Manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers career progression in a culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Work with an industry-leading team

Culture valuing collaboration and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Planning, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and supplier management.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless sourcing, planning and movement of goods across the supply chain.
• Manage supplier partnerships and optimize inventory.
• Align production with demand forecasts.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage ERP / MRP data.

Skills

Supply Planning

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Join a fast-moving, purpose-driven food manufacturing business where every product, process and partnership is crafted to deliver excellence. This is more than a Supply Planner role – it’s an opportunity to shape how great products reach consumers every single day.

As a Supply Planner in a dynamic, fast-moving FMCG environment, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless sourcing, planning and movement of ingredients, packaging and finished goods across the supply chain. You’ll manage supplier partnerships, optimise inventory and align production with demand forecasts – balancing precision, cost efficiency, and agility.

You’ll take a proactive, hands‑on approach to managing and expediting key supply data, including MOQs, pricing, lead times, Bills of Material (BOMs), and raw materials. Through effective supplier negotiation and meticulous ERP / MRP data management, you’ll help safeguard product availability, enhance customer satisfaction and drive operational excellence within a supply chain recognised for its reliability, sustainability, and innovation.

We’re looking for an analytical, commercially aware professional who thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

You’ll need :

• Proven experience in Supply Planning, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management within FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and supplier management.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Work with an industry‑leading team in a high‑growth food business
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation and sustainability
• Opportunities for career progression

If you’re a driven Supply Planner looking to make your mark in a dynamic FMCG environment – where quality, people, and performance matter then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s

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