A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced supply chain planning leader to take ownership of a newly created Head of S&OP position within a high-growth international consumer goods business. This is a strategically important role with significant influence over inventory availability, customer service, working capital and operational performance across multiple global markets. Competitive remuneration to suit experience, contact me for more information on this. There are also significant opportunities for ongoing development within this fast growing company.
Your new company
A rapidly expanding international brand with an ambitious growth agenda and a strong reputation within its sector. Operating across wholesale and e-commerce channels, the business sources products from a broad supplier network across Asia and distributes inventory through a multi-region warehouse network serving customers throughout the UK, Europe and North America. As growth continues, the organisation is investing heavily in strengthening its planning capability and creating greater alignment between commercial demand and supply execution.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director, you will lead the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring inventory is positioned effectively across multiple international distribution locations. Working closely with regional commercial leaders, merchandising, buying, operations and finance teams, you will lead the monthly demand planning cycle, challenge forecasts where necessary and ensure business initiatives, product launches and promotional activity are accurately reflected within plans.You will translate demand forecasts and stock investment plans into a robust supply strategy, balancing product availability, working capital and operational costs. Responsibilities will include determining stock policies, safety stock levels and inventory cover requirements, particularly for core and seasonal product ranges. You will oversee inventory deployment across warehouse locations, manage replenishment and rebalancing decisions, and evaluate transport and shipment strategies to optimise both service and cost. The logistics team will execute in line with your plans.
The role will also involve driving capacity planning across warehousing and logistics operations, identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, supporting inven...
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