Supply Planner

Asahi UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply planning for wines and spirits. The role involves optimizing inventory levels, generating purchase orders, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring high service levels. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with MRP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning or operational planning in FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with MRP systems, ideally SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and purchase orders for wines and spirits.
• Coordinate with vendors and warehouses to optimize stock movement.
• Implement process improvements in supply planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Supply Planner

Key Purpose

Managing the end-to-end supply planning of third-party wines and spirits. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, timely purchase ordering, and efficient stock movement to meet customer demand and peak trading periods. The position involves continuous process improvement, proactive issue resolution, and close coordination with vendors and warehouses to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

1. Product Portfolio Planning: Plan a portfolio of Wines and Spirits to meet and exceed agreed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
2. Inventory Management: Manage current and projected inventory levels to ensure good stock availability and adherence to storage capacities. Plan medium to long-term stock builds for peak periods (Christmas, Easter, bank holidays, etc.). Proactively manage stock outs and service level issues to minimize business impact.
3. Purchase Order Generation: Generate Purchase Orders (POs) based on lead times, delivery parameters, and ordering requirements (MOQs).
4. Inter-Depot Delivery Scheduling: Propose and verify delivery schedules for inter-depot movements on a daily/weekly basis.
5. Depot Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with depots to minimize costs and ensure service levels are met.
6. Product Quality Management: Address product quality concerns with suppliers, drive corrective actions, and manage the claims process.
7. Supply Constraints Communication: Clearly communicate supply constraints and root causes, enabling effective decision-making for resolutions.
8. SKU Delisting Management: Identify and recommend SKUs for delisting due to complexity, stock risks, or MOQ issues.
9. Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to the replenishment process.
10. Slow-Moving Stock and Shelf-Life Management: Monitor stock levels, flag slow movers, and manage shelf-life issues.
11. Warehouse Liaison: Liaise with warehouses to schedule the delivery of products.
12. Invoice Query Resolution: Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure timely payments to vendors.

Experience Required

1. Preferably experienced in supply planning, sales, or operational planning within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
2. Advanced Excel skills for data reporting, analysis, and modelling.
3. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns, connect trends, and derive actionable insights.
4. Familiarity with MRP systems, ideally SAP.
5. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of planning and reporting.

Key Attributes of the Successful Person

1. Strong Communication Skills: Clearly conveys supply constraints, delivery schedules, and quality concerns to internal and external stakeholders for efficient resolution.
2. Relationship Management: Builds strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers, depots, and warehouses to drive service excellence and minimize costs.
3. Organizational Skills: Manages multiple product lines, schedules, and processes simultaneously, especially during peak periods.
4. Problem Solving: Quickly identifies the root causes of issues and develops practical solutions, particularly in areas like service-level recovery and product quality concerns.
5. Process-Oriented Mindset: Continuously looks for opportunities to streamline and improve supply chain and replenishment processes.
6. Systems Proficiency: Comfortable working with MRP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel tools for forecasting, order management, and reporting.

We Offer

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect differences and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE — regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

Matt Butler

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