Supply Planning Manager

Carlsberg Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK seeks a Supply Planning Manager to bridge strategic and operational planning. The role requires experience in supply chain management, proficiency in data analytics, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on key responsibilities such as capacity management and data integrity. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with iconic brands and innovative products.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or production planning.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools is desired.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity, reporting, and material management.
• Create and monitor packaging schedules.
• Align planning systems and practices with teams.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Data analytics

Change management

Communication

Tools

SAP ECC/S4HANA

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Supply Planning Manager

Job Title: Supply Planning Manager

Location: Burton

Job Length: Permanent – Full Time

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

The Supply Planning Manager will primarily be responsible for capacity, reporting and material management. This role bridges strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, production, and inventory strategies.

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for a Supply Planning Manager.Reporting to the Head of Brewery Supply Planning this role will play a key part of our succuss journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Create monthly RCCP, align with wider planning team and update long term material forecast.
• Manage the team to create, monitor and deliver the weekly packaging schedule
• Report on capacity risks and opportunities.
• Ensure high data integrity and visibility across planning systems.
• Ensure consistent approach across all sites and stakeholders
• Partner with IT, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams to align planning systems and practices.
• Act as a change agent to build planning maturity and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Train and coach planning teams on processes, tools, and best practices.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Previous experience in supply chain planning, process improvement, or production planning roles in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Proven experience driving capacity and reporting, with a proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong expertise in ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP ECC/S4HANA, APO, IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis).
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles: S&OP, MRP, capacity planning, etc.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies (certification is a plus).
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities .

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.