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Our client, a well-established and growing organisation operating within the FMCG and supply chain sector, is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Supply Chain Planner to support demand forecasting, stock optimisation, and supplier coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and resilient planner to play a key role in ensuring product availability while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Supply Chain Planner will take ownership of sales forecasting, stock management, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics partners, you will help improve forecast accuracy, manage inventory levels, and support S&OP processes.
Job Responsibility:
Review, manage, and amend weekly sales forecasts in collaboration with Commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy to within ±25%
Manage stock levels on a weekly basis, ensuring inventory remains within agreed minimum and maximum parameters
Drive reductions in overall stockholding in line with budgeted KPIs
Monitor daily orders and stock levels within third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses to assess weekly ordering requirements
Work closely with Account Managers to review forward demand forecasts
Support S&OP activities by developing long-term baseline forecasts and converting sales forecasts into purchase forecasts
Share demand plans with Procurement, suppliers, and 3PL partners to ensure future capacity requirements are met
Identify and communicate potential supplier capacity constraints to Procurement and Commercial teams
Place purchase orders with suppliers, track confirmations, and maintain accurate purchase ledger records
Manage supplier-driven amendments and request under-lead-time changes where required to maintain customer supply
Book and track transport movements, ensuring import/export and customs responsibilities are clearly understood
Ensure all shipping and customs documentation is accurate, compliant, and handed over to the Customs team on time
Build strong working relationships with suppliers, hauliers, and warehouse partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
Track sales performance versus forecast and proactively flag any stock availability risks
Record and expedite non-conformance claims with hauliers and warehouse partners as required
Collaborate with Sales, Technical, and Customer Service teams to plan stock for NPD launches and packaging change projects
Maintain and manage stock planning tools and spreadsheets, consolidating data to support effective decision-making
Provide weekend and public holiday cover on a rota basis, escalating major issues where necessary
Undertake ad hoc duties to support the wider business as required
Requirements:
Previous experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or inventory management, ideally within FMCG
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify variances and performance deviations
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Calm and effective under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong influencing skills, able to work cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy and logistics efficiency
Methodical, thorough, and proactive approach to work
Confident IT user with strong Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word
A collaborative team player with a flexible and positive attitude
What we offer:
Opportunities for personal development and ongoing training