Supply Planner - Grenade (FTC 12 Months)

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A global FMCG company in Birmingham is seeking a Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply and purchasing planning across UK and international markets. The ideal candidate will have experience in the FMCG sector, strong Excel skills, and be a team player committed to meeting performance KPIs. This temporary role offers opportunities for career acceleration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG environment, preferably food.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel skills and experience in supply/demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end supply and purchase plans.
• Meet KPIs for supplier performance and inventory levels.
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous improvements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry.

You will be responsible for all supply and purchasing planning, for both rework and finished goods, material planning and packaging management. You will manage end-to-end supply and purchasing planning for a designated portfolio across the UK and International markets. You will conduct short-, mid- and long-term planning through buying cycles and manage planning horizons with internal teams and external manufacturers. You will work closely with internal sales, demand, operations and suppliers to ensure a proper flow of information and end-to-end planning execution. Joining Grenade’s high-performing team during this period of growth and brand expansion promises a unique and motivating working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term end-to-end supply and purchase plans for items produced within external manufacturers.
• Meet KPIs including (but not limited to) supplier OTIF, supplier forecast performance, and delivering finished goods inventories at or below target levels.
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous improvement of the plan.
• Maintain the integrity of system data and information for supply planning.
• Cross-function collaboration with Demand Planning and Operations, through accurate scenario planning and analysis, to mitigate short- and long-term implications.
• Support and implement improvements in the planning function.
• Management of all business MTO reworks.

What you will bring / Qualifications

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with the following experience and knowledge.
• Experience in an FMCG environment, preferably food or other fast-moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint.
• Experience in an S&OP / LTCP environment.
• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the plan.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data.
• Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis.
• Strong Excel skills. Considerable production / purchasing management experience within supply planning/demand planning – required.
• Work experience in an international manufacturing environment – preferred.

Business Unit Summary / Equal Opportunity

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

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Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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