Supply Planning Manager

Talentmark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting for a Supply Planning Manager on a 6-month contract basis for a leading global food brand. The role is on site in Bournville, Birmingham, requiring FMCG/CPG experience and strong IBP/S&OP skills.

You will develop short- and long-term plans, deliver schedules, and drive improvements across plant operations and suppliers. The role focuses on meeting customer fill rate targets, reducing waste, and maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG/CPG with shelf-life constraints.
• IBP/S&OP experience is required.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term supply chain plans for internal and external production.
• Deliver master and detailed schedules, long-range plans (incl. capacity) and material requirements.
• Hit KPIs: customer fill rate, finished goods inventory targets and waste objectives.
• Run root-cause analysis for continuous improvement of the plan.
• Maintain system data integrity and drive planning improvements.

Skills

FMCG/CPG experience

IBP/S&OP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Supply Planning Manager to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 6 months. This role is based on site in Bournville, Birmingham.

Company:

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.

Salary:

£25.32 to £31.68 per hour, PAYE. Rates are dependent upon experience.

Supply Planning Manager Role:

• Develop short- and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for internal and external production.
• Deliver master and detailed schedules, long-range plans (inc. capacity) and material requirement plans.
• Hit KPIs: customer fill rate, finished goods inventory targets and waste objectives.
• Run root-cause analysis for continuous improvement of the plan.
• Maintain system data integrity and drive planning improvements.

Your Background:

• FMCG/CPG experience, ideally food or another industry where shelf life is a constraint.
• IBP/S&OP experience.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and focus on key priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to interpret data.
• Team player working daily with plant operations, suppliers and demand.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] check.