Supply Planning Manager

Silver Spoon; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic Supply Planning Manager to join their innovative team in Peterborough. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to influence supply chain efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in S&OP and ERP processes to ensure product availability and manage working capital effectively. With a strong focus on stakeholder management and leadership, you will play a crucial role in optimizing planning processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

£6500 car allowance

up to 15% bonus

private healthcare

10% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of S&OP/IBP within FMCG manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and BI skills for strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience in managing small teams and leading change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product availability meets a target of 99.5% and manage working capital.
• Drive improvements in planning processes and stock management.
• Oversee the S&OP process and monitor customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supply Chain Expertise

Technical Proficiency in Excel and BI

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Leadership Capability

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Processes

Futurmaster Planning System

Job description

• Join a successful market leader within the food manufacturing sector
• An opportunity to drive change, implement processes, and develop systems

About Our Client

Join Silver Spoon based in Peterborough, a proud member of ABF, as Supply Planning Manager and be part of a business that fuels innovation in the food industry. At Silver Spoon, they combine a strong heritage with a forward-thinking approach, offering you a platform to make a real impact on their supply chain, drive efficiency, and support sustainable practices.

You'll benefit from ABF's robust resources and development opportunities, empowering you to grow your career while shaping the future of a trusted brand.

Job Description

• Product Availability & Working Capital: Ensure product availability meets a target of 99.5% while aligning stock levels with demand variability, seasonality, minimum order quantities, and lead times. Manage working capital targets and anticipate supply chain needs.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with Bought-In and Contract Pack suppliers, ensuring capacity needs are met. Represent the supply function in the S&OP cycle, providing insights, support, and actionable challenges as required.
• Process Improvement: Drive improvements in planning processes to optimise stockholding and working capital and maximise current Futurmaster planning system. Collaborate closely with the sourcing team to maximise supplier performance, streamline supply processes, and initiate continuous improvement efforts.
• Stock Management: Set, maintain, and communicate stock targets, highlighting areas of risk and working with internal teams to find solutions. Ensure stock accuracy through regular stock takes and reconciliations.
• Customer Satisfaction: Monitor customer-perceived service levels, proactively addressing any gaps by working with logistics to refine inbound supply processes.
• S&OP Leadership: Oversee the S&OP process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency, while identifying key opportunities and risks.

The Successful Applicant

• Supply Chain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of S&OP/IBP within FMCG manufacturing (ideally food) and experience with ERP and MRP processes, product setup, and contract packing.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence (BI) skills, along with experience in dashboard creation and data analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively influence and communicate complex information across different organisational levels.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated experience in change initiatives and a culture of continuous improvement. Proven experience of reviewing and embedding new internal processes and getting others on board with new initiatives/objectives.
• Leadership Capability and Potential: Proven experience of managing small teams within planning and inventory. High ability and readiness for strategic leadership, with proven experience in coaching and team development.

What's on Offer

This hybrid Supply Planning Manager role offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment within the FMCG sector, where your impact will be visible across the business. If you're proactive, data-savvy, and excited to drive success in a high-growth category, apply now to bring your expertise to the Silver Spoon team and help lead them to new levels of success.

Competitive salary plus exceptional benefits package Inc. £6500 car allowance, up to 15% bonus, private healthcare, 10% employer pension contribution, 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and more…

Contact

Holly Antonia Butler
Quote job ref: JN-102024-6560872Z