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Supply Planning Manager

Employer
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Location
Homeworking
Salary
£40000 - £51500 per annum + 15% bonus potential, 10% matched pension
Closing date
16 Dec 2021

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Sector
FMCG / Retail
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Professional / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

My FMCG client are looking to bolster their already talented team, with a brand new Supply Planning Manager role. The role is focused on ensuring Product Availability and Working Capital targets are met, while working closely with a varied supply base to ensure capacity needs are met.

This role will play a pivotal part in representing the function through the S&OP cycle, providing support and challenge when needed.

Client Details

My Peterborough based client are a true-market leader within FMCG, hosting a number of well-known and loved brands! They pride themselves in being a diverse, inclusive and culture-orientated employer.

Description

  • Responsible for setting and maintaining stock targets that consider Demand Variability, Seasonality, Minimum Order Quantities, Lead times etc.
  • Highlight and communicate where stock falls below minimum stock targets, where there is potential interruption to supply, and support commercial team to identify possible solutions / alternatives
  • Continually look to improve our planning processes which can directly improve stock holding position and working capital. Work to develop, simplify and standardise processes across the function
  • As part of the supplier relationship team, maximise supplier performance, understand constraints, deliver optimum supply process for the business and drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure sufficient packaging and ingredient stock levels for contract packers to meet production requirements whilst minimising residual and out of date stock
  • Act as a key interface with in-group suppliers for both bulk ingredients and finished products, supporting day to day relationship, monitor and challenge stock availability and service levels
  • To ensure that the S&OP process is completed on time, has a high degree of accuracy and is efficient in its execution
  • Supply planning representative within cross functional projects, driving continuous improvement through proactive involvement, strong communication flow and efficient delivery

Profile

The successful candidate for this Supply Planning Manager role will possess detailed knowledge of the S&OP / IBP process within a manufacturing environment and be able to frame and communicate issues to the supply review. You will have expert knowledge in the use of planning systems and their application, so as to make informed decisions in the area of production planning.

You will have a strong understanding of BI, Advanced Excel and ERP processes and should have a high degree of proficiency in the areas of product set up, contact packing, bills of materials and MRP.

Previous experience of driving a culture of continuous improvement and change initiatives would be highly desirable.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will be offered up to £45,000 plus £6500 car allowance, 15% bonus potential, up to 10% matched pension and private healthcare.

My client also offer a hybrid working policy c. 3-4 days p/w.

Company

Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.

Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:

  • CPOs
  • Procurement directors
  • Category managers
  • Buyers
  • Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals 
  • e-Sourcing specialists
  • Supplier relationship managers
  • Commissioning specialists
  • Procurement transformation leaders
  • Purchase-to-pay systems specialists

We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.

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