Supply Planning Manager (12 month FTC) in Slough

This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. We are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

About the role: The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for the development and execution of strategy for the Planning Organization with the key KPIs focused on service (PFR), optimal inventory and minimal waste and supply chain losses. You will lead a team of Supply Planners and report directly to the Planning Director NEU, with regular interactions and accountability to the Supply Services Director as part of the extended leadership team, with a high level of cross-functional stakeholder management across Supply and Commercial functions.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery, execution and consistency of the Supply Planning KPIs (PFR, SCL and inventory) via a team of Supply Planners and central Distribution Requirement Planner.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders (internal/external) and demonstrate personal accountability to achieve inventory and SCL objectives and deliver service.
• Own & analyze inventory levels, historical usage, and anticipate products at risk of short dating or obsolescence.
• Provide support for the inventory plans developed by Supply Chain as they pertain to days on hand, obsolescence and short dating.
• Routinely monitor production, finished good inventory and customer service performance metrics, with a clear understanding of our manufacturing process and impacts of and to our factories and EMO partners.
• Analyze data to identify potential business issues in advance.
• Address root cause and resolve business problems impeding performance and develop process improvements to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
• Partner with the NPD and Embellishment teams as well as Marketing counterparts on projects.
• Develop and prepare "what if" business scenarios as required including financial analysis.
• Maintain broad working knowledge of demand planning inputs and influences and adapt them as needed to align with supply planning.
• Analyze business issues and determine root cause to develop action plans to drive improvements in KPIs, as well as focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to drive cost and time saving productivity projects.
• Verify key assumptions and parameters to take corrective action so that integrity of planning data is maintained and sustainable.
• Suggest, test and implement improvements to both data and SAP processes.

The experience we're looking for:

• Experience in Supply Chain, Planning and Forecasting processes in a consumer goods industry with clear demonstrable understanding of manufacturing and demand planning.
• People management experience (minimum 2 direct reports).
• Passion for building strong, dynamic and performance driven teams.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and inventory management.
• High attention to detail and strong operational discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives (e.g., cost-saving, productivity projects).
• Ambitious, proactive, and impact-driven mindset.
• Innovative and forward-thinking (interest in AI / new technologies is a plus).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and perform in a fast-paced environment.

The skills for success:

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Partnership
• Collaboration and partnership building
• Relationship Management
• Business acumen
• Productivity management
• Improve business processes
• Advanced Analytics
• Data Analytics
• Supply Chain Planning
• Logistics Management

What we offer: With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality: We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.