Supply Planning Lead Co-packing

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Planning Lead to drive the future of snacking. In this dynamic role, you will manage a team of planners, ensuring that production and material plans align with business objectives. Your expertise in supply chain management will be crucial as you collaborate with various functions to meet KPIs and enhance performance metrics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the FMCG sector, where your skills will directly impact the efficiency and success of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain and logistics within FMCG/CPG environments.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of planners to ensure effective supply chain plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Management

Logistics Expertise

Job description

Supply Planning Lead Co-packing, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 27c09091f665

Job Views: 14

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

You will manage a team of material and supply planners in a category, ensuring that mid- to long-term production/material plans are in place for your assigned plants/lines in line with approved business plans.

How you will contribute

• Prepare short and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for items produced internally and externally for review and approval.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team.
• Meet KPIs such as customer fill rate, inventory levels, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials, and replenishment functions to achieve category goals.
• Deliver performance against schedules and plans using system tools.
• Participate in supply review meetings and escalate issues as needed.
• Support improvements in planning to enhance customer fill rate, inventory, and waste metrics.

What you will bring

Experience and knowledge including:

• Supply chain, economic, financial, or logistics expertise within FMCG/CPG environments.
• Willingness to learn new systems and data analysis.
• Experience in supply review and IBP cycles.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build effective teams.
• Knowledge of best practices in supply planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

This role operates within a regional business model managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland. No relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we take pride in our brands and our people. Our products are created in 52 plants across Europe by over 28,000 passionate employees. We are leaders in chocolate, biscuits, gum, and candy, with brands like Cadbury, Milka, Oreo, belVita, LU, and Tuc. Join us to continue leading the future of snacking.

Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.