Job Description

Job Title: Planning Manager

Overview:
Reporting to the head of planning, you will have the experience, drive and ambition to develop professionally, alongside the continued growth of the business, working synergistically with the planning and supplier stakeholders, achieving business KPI's and planning for operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a team of planners within the supply chain function.

Ensure a consistent level of optimum inventory to manage customer fluctuations while managing working capital.

Evolve the Planning process and system in line with business requirements.

Continually seek ways to improve the planning and purchasing processes by optimising operations, by continually revisiting the master data, to achieve agreed key performance indicator targets.

Short term forecasting to meet production requirements.

Support the Supply Chain function with regards to departmental objectives, Daily and weekly waste reporting. New product launch material schedules, Product delists and material risks. Minimum order quantity issues, ensuring robust processes are developed and adhered to.

Working closely with Operations Management to Implement processes and controls that support one way of working across all area's and developing Key KPI's to measure material supply performance against the production plan.

Work with management teams to support the development of new systems, processes and working practices relating to Material scheduling.

To work closely with key stakeholders and assist with day-to-day actions of these areas to facilitate adherence to plan and minimise disruption.

Requirements:

5+ years' experience in FMCG planning/forecasting management Proficiency in Excel Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills Outstanding verbal and written communication skills In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes Leadership and business management skills Ability to work well with others Excellent attention to detail skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE23 8NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

FMCG Planning : 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person