At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supply planning initiatives and optimise inventory for better performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic company shaping the future of supply chain management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to influence key decisions.
- Other info: Opportunity for permanent role with excellent visibility and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on planning strategy and operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Supply Planning however, there is a strong likelihood the assignment will extend as the successful candidate helps shape the future planning function, with genuine potential for the role to become permanent. This is a highly visible position where you'll influence planning strategy, inventory optimisation, forecasting performance, and cross-functional decision-making, working closely with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
The Role Reporting into senior Supply Chain leadership, you'll take ownership of planning performance across the business, using data and commercial insight to improve forecast accuracy, inventory productivity, product availability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Lead initiatives to improve forecasting performance, inventory optimisation, and product availability across the business
- Analyse SKU, category, and product performance to identify opportunities for commercial and operational improvement
- Develop inventory planning strategies to reduce waste, improve stock productivity, and optimise working capital
- Design and implement planning governance, KPI reporting, and performance management frameworks
- Build stronger alignment between Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Finance teams
- Lead continuous improvement projects across forecasting, replenishment, planning, and inventory management
- Develop executive dashboards and present planning performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Drive measurable operational and financial improvements through enhanced planning disciplines
- Lead and develop the Master Data
