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Supply Planner
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Uxbridge
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Supply Planner
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with numbers, and have a knack for balancing supply with demand?
We’re hiring a Supply Planner to join a leading international FMCG operations team, ensuring the availability of products across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a high-impact role where you’ll optimise inventory, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key part in delivering seamless product launches.
The Company
Our client is one of the fastest-growing names in the global consumer goods industry, with a bold brand identity and a disruptive, fast-paced culture. Operating across 140+ countries, they’ve built a reputation for rapid growth, innovation, and a commitment to delivering market-leading products.
The Role
Reporting into the Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining robust supply plans, managing finished goods production schedules, and working closely with co-packers to ensure product launches and customer demand are met. This is a role where detail, accuracy, and proactive problem-solving are key.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, issue, and track supply plans to ensure stock availability across EMEA
Confirm purchase orders with co-packers, ensuring accuracy of delivery dates, quantities, and BoMs
Anticipate and mitigate risks around stock-outs, delays, and obsolescence
Support new product launches through effective supply planning and OTIF delivery
Manage phase-in/phase-out of SKUs, minimising waste and inventory risk
Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters in SAP/APO
Run supply reviews with co-packers and evaluate performance against KPIs
Conduct root cause analysis on KPIs such as plan compliance, OOS, and inventory turns
What We’re Looking For
3+ years’ supply planning experience within FMCG or consumer goods
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Advanced Excel and a solid understanding of MRP principles
SAP experience (APO/IBP is desirable)
Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to challenges
Why Apply?
International Exposure – Work across multiple regions and markets
High Impact – Be a key driver in product availability and successful launches
Collaborative Culture – Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive team
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