Description
My client is looking for 40 supply planners to produce robust business supply plans which satisfy customer service objectives whilst minimising inventory costs. They would be expected to Build high quality relationships with Sites and Customer service to fully understand the whole supply chain allowing an improvement in customer service and E2E inventory reduction Internal measurement and reporting of supply planning KPI's.General responsibilities include;
- Generate supply plans with factories and sales to deliver stock to support sales forecasts.
- Liaise with Demand Planners to understand the forecasted requirements and manage supply to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service whilst meeting inventory targets.
- Identify key Supply / demand imbalance , evaluate options and propose solutions
- Manage seasonal planning and campaigning with the factories and demand .
- Optimise stock holding levels within the total supply chain through a detailed understanding of the key planning parameters and e2e process (lead times, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives etc) and in line with Working Capital targets.
- Assist in supporting factory production initiatives and improvements in ways of working.
- Manage stock levels for NPD and relauches/discontinuations - run ins/run outs. Identify and work with National Account Managers , artwork and marketing in resolving residual and slow moving stock issue
- Liaise with central Consumer Supply Chain departments, Marketing, Regulatory etc to ensure all requirements are co-ordinated for pack introductions/changes.
- Liaising with on average 5-10 factories, (both GSK and third party suppliers), between 5 and 10 Brand managers and Demand planners as well as relevant customer service team members. Managing between SKU's with a revenue of between Million
- The rapidly changing nature of the business and the ever chainging market conditions will require a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
Essential Requirements;
- Degree level educated or similar
- People management experience
- Qualification in a supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management or MBA.
- FMCG Experience
The client is looking to pay between £35-45,000 for these 40 positions, and is looking to interview ASAP, If you believe you have the required experience then please send me your CV and I will be in touch shortly.
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