Supply & Inventory Planner in Newton-le-Willows

We are Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours! We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams. Our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity.

We take a refreshingly agile approach to how we work, combining the energy of being together in the office with the flexibility of working from home. You’ll be office-based three days a week, with core hours designed to help you balance work and home life. Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.

About the Opportunity

The Supply and Inventory Planner is responsible for short to long terms supply plans, working collaboratively with internal and external operational teams whilst minimising costs and maintaining inventory to maximise availability.

The Role Will Include:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive supply plan for our products across the network using SAP IBP.
• Plan and execute inventory replenishment to meet availability and service level targets whilst controlling costs.
• Monitor inventory performance, including stock turns, fill rate and aging inventory.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Co Manufacturers and demand planning team.
• Raise purchase orders for inbound deliveries and communicate all transport requirements to the 3PL’s including tracking the 3PL performance.
• Represent supply team/copackers/supply chain in different meetings across the business.
• Own NPI projects delivery - This will include tracking supply chain elements of product launches & delists, managing existing product run out as well as communicating impacts to the business before and after the event.
• Identify risks in supply or demand and implement mitigations plans to avoid out of stocks.
• Analyse data to recommend improvements in planning processes, safety stock levels and reorder strategies.
• Support and maintain Master Data in S4 Hana/IBP.
• Develop current ways of working and implement new processes across the Supply function whilst supporting S&OP Manager and Supply Team Leader with monthly cycle.

About You

To make a splash in this role you will bring:

• Experience of working within a Supply or Production Planning in FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-site planning.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent data skills – including skills using office 365 and ERP system for reviewing large amounts of data.
• Professional approach to any situation, highly motivated for delivering best possible customer experience with excellent communication skills.
• Highly analytical.
• Ability to review processes and to propose better ways of working.
• Influential characteristics with the ability to challenge the norm.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Full clean UK driving license.

Benefits of Working with Us

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• Annual Bonus
• Save as you Earn Share Scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme
• Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay

And Let’s Not Forget the Perks

We are also proud to offer:

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• Free on site parking
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.

Our standard recruitment process for short‑listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams and second stage interviews face to face. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us. Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.