At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of supply planners and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
- Company: Dynamic FMCG company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Monthly product allowance, private medical options, life assurance, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and supports accessibility needs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a team and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG and first-line management; SAP knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Title
Network Stocks Planning Team Leader
Location
Mansfield, NG18 – Hybrid
Job Length
12 Month FTC – Full Time
About the role
Lead a small team of supply planners across various projects, managing day-to-day operations onsite and driving continuous improvement of planning processes.
- Role Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a small team of Stock Planners, improving performance and engagement.
- Manage ATP blocking codes to stay aligned with the current supply position, addressing risks and communicating supply interruptions.
- Support transformation across network planning by implementing new operating methods and closing knowledge gaps or process delays.
- Partner with commercial teams to manage and approve deviations from standard age‑on‑sale policies.
- Serve as an escalation point for supply disruptions (third‑party and internal), ensuring issues are resolved and supplier performance concerns are addressed.
- Monitor team service levels, implementing improvement plans to consistently meet business expectations.
- Develop a positive, proactive “can do” culture within the team.
- Minimise inventory shrinkage, ensuring overage is effectively managed, reported, and provisioned.
- Develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in logistics, procurement, and customer service.
- Travel between sites as needed to support the team and maintain effective on‑site engagement.
Experience and Key Attributes
- Previous experience in a similar role or business within FMCG.
- Previous experience in first‑line management.
- Good working knowledge of SAP ECC and advanced knowledge of APO desired.
- Comfortable working within tight deadlines, especially when priorities compete.
- Responsive to shifting priorities and proactive in acting independently.
- Effective communicator who can develop collaborative relationships across functions.
- Highly detail‑oriented.
Benefits
- Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available.
- Private Medical options.
- Life Assurance.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Access to 24/7 GP services.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Generous holiday (incl. bank holidays).
- Access to a range of high street discounts.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses.
We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.
We are happy to support accessibility needs to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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