Supply Planning Manager

Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

The Compleat Food Group in Nottingham (Hybrid Working) is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead end-to-end planning for the Impulse division. You will balance demand, production capacity, inventory, and cost to optimise service levels.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, finance and commercial teams, drive S&OP, manage KPIs such as OTIF and stockholding, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to unlock value.

Competenze

• Experience in FMCG supply planning or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles and systems.
• Experience managing large SKU portfolios and complex planning environments.

Mansioni

• Lead the supply planning process to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively.
• Align supply plans with forecasts, promotions, and commercial activity.
• Manage stock levels to maximise product availability while minimising waste and working capital.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to optimise production plans and capacity.
• Lead the S&OP process and drive continuous improvement across planning activities.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

S&OP experience

Inventory optimisation

Descrizione del lavoro

Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Join The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're creating great quality food that people love. As one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturers, we supply many of the nation's favourite retailers and continue to grow through innovation, investment, and our talented people.

We're now looking for a Supply Planning Manager to join our Impulse division. This is a fantastic opportunity for a supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoys balancing customer demand, operational capability, and inventory optimisation.

If you enjoy solving complex planning challenges, influencing stakeholders, and driving supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Planning, you will be responsible for leading and optimising the end-to-end supply planning process across the Impulse category.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring products are available to customers while balancing inventory levels, production capacity, supply risks, and cost efficiencies.

Working across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, finance, and commercial teams, you'll be at the heart of driving performance and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the supply planning process to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively.
• Align supply plans with forecasts, promotions, and commercial activity.
• Manage stock levels to maximise product availability while minimising waste and working capital.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and third-party suppliers to optimise production plans and capacity.
• Partner with procurement to ensure raw material availability and mitigate supply risks.
• Lead the supply planning element of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Identify potential capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor key supply chain KPIs including OTIF, stockholding, forecast accuracy, and inventory performance.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, customer service, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on business priorities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve planning accuracy, service levels, and efficiency.
• Use data and analytics to support informed decision-making and proactive planning.

About You

You'll be a confident planner with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complexity in a fast-moving environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous supply planning experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles and systems.
• Experience managing large SKU portfolios and complex planning environments.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience within S&OP and integrated business planning processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering results.
• Knowledge of lean principles and supply chain best practice.

What You'll Get

• Holiday purchase options
• Employee reward and recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's largest chilled food manufacturers

Why Join The Compleat Food Group?

This is an opportunity to join a business that's investing in its future while giving you the autonomy and support to make a genuine impact. You'll work alongside experienced supply chain professionals, influence key decisions, and play an important role in ensuring our products reach customers every day.

AtThe Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Company Bonus Schemerecognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store
• Free product handoutsacross our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points- available at selected sites
• 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub- free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools- including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations
• Industry leading company Mentoring Schemeto add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition throughClub Compleatrewards portal

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiativesand fundraising events
• Team socialsto connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby giftfor new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance. You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

£40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Car allowance + Bonus

20-11-2026

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