Supply Planning Manager

Pod Talent Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Pod Talent Ltd has partnered with a Welsh manufacturing business to recruit a Supply Planning Manager. The role focuses on leading the supply planning function across manufacturing and distribution, ensuring product availability while balancing service, inventory, and cost.

The position is based in South Wales with three days in the office. You will manage supplier performance, develop the planning team, and drive improvements through cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Commercial,

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing supply planning teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage changing priorities.
• Analytical, commercially minded with proven decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply planning function to support service levels and business objectives across manufacturing and distribution.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, sourcing activities, and risk identification.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Manage budgets, team performance, and capability development with coaching and direction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Quality and Leadership to support strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supply planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

I am excited to be working with a manufacturing company in Wales that is looking for a Supply Planning Manager to join their team (3 days per week in the office) in South Wales.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the supply planning function across manufacturing and distribution operations, ensuring product availability while balancing service, inventory, operational efficiency, and cost. You will play a key role in driving planning excellence, managing supplier performance, leading a team, and supporting business growth through effective decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

It’s an exciting time to join the business as they are experiencing significant growth, providing excellent exposure across the wider supply chain and business.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the supply planning function, ensuring robust supply plans are in place to support service levels, operational performance, and business objectives across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, and sourcing activities, identifying risks, driving improvements, and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall supply chain performance.
• Manage budgets, team performance, and capability development, providing leadership, coaching, and direction to build a high-performing supply planning team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Quality, and Leadership teams to support strategic objectives, business transformation, and regulatory compliance.

About you:

• Previous experience as a Supply Chain Manager, Supply Planning Manager, Planning Manager, or Head of Supply Chain, with responsibility for leading and developing teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and align supply chain activities with wider business objectives.
• Proven ability to drive results and accountability, both personally and across teams.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• An influential leader who can build stakeholder buy-in, drive change, and translate business objectives into actionable plans.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this opportunity, and candidates must already be living in the UK.