Supply Planning Manager - Food Brand

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Additional benefits package

Hybrid working scheme

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Supply Planning Manager in London to own end-to-end supply and production planning, translating forecasts into executable plans. You will lead capacity planning, coordinate with suppliers and co-manufacturers, and mitigate risks across the supply network.

You will work with Demand Planning, Commercial, Finance and Operations in an S&OP/IBP framework, building strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvements in planning processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Planning in food/FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management and constraints.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration in S&OP/IBP environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end supply and production planning process from forecast to execution.
• Lead capacity planning, identify bottlenecks and future capacity needs across manufacturing.
• Coordinate production plans with suppliers and co-manufacturers; align on lead times and inventory.
• Mitigate supply risks with contingency plans; balance service levels, inventory, and cost.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Demand Planning, and Finance across S&OP/IBP.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and drive accountability and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to support growth and new launches.

Skills

Supply planning

Production planning

Supply chain planning

Excel / data analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

• Join a fast-growing brand in the Food space in London.
• Supply & production planning management experience is required.

About Our Client

Fast-growing brand in the Food/FMCG industry in London.

Job Description

• Own the end-to-end supply and production planning process, translating demand forecasts into accurate and executable supply plans.
• Lead capacity planning, identifying bottlenecks, constraints, and future capacity requirements across internal and external manufacturing.
• Manage and coordinate production plans with suppliers and co-manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment on capacity, lead times, production schedules, and inventory requirements.
• Proactively identify supply risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Balance service levels, inventory, working capital, capacity, and cost when making supply decisions.
• Work closely with Procurement and Operations to manage supplier performance, supply constraints, and production disruptions.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations as part of the S&OP / planning process, clearly communicating risks, trade-offs, and opportunities.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and co-manufacturing partners, influencing without direct authority.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to support business growth, new product launches, and changes in the supply network.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supply Planning Manager should have:

• Proven experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Planning, ideally within food, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain constraints.
• Experience managing suppliers and/or co-manufacturing partners, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive accountability.
• Experience working cross-functionally within an S&OP / IBP environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear actions and decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly with external partners and senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and supply planning systems; strong Excel/data analysis skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Additional benefits package.
• Hybrid Working Scheme.