Supply Planning Manager in Caerphilly

Pod Talent Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Pod Talent Ltd in Wales is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the supply planning function across manufacturing and distribution, ensuring product availability while balancing service, inventory, cost and efficiency. The role involves driving planning excellence, managing supplier performance and building a high‑performing team.

You will collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Quality and Leadership across a period of 3 days in the office per week, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Experience as Supply Chain Manager, Supply Planning Manager, Planning Manager or Head of Supply Chain.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to drive results and accountability across teams.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Influential leader capable of stakeholder buy-in and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply planning function across manufacturing and distribution to support service levels and costs.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, and sourcing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Manage budgets, team performance and capability development.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Quality and Leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

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.

Interested?

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