Supply Planner

Role purpose

The Supply Planner owns supply planning and supplier performance across an important product portfolio. Working within the Procurement and Supply Chain team, the role balances availability, inventory, cost and risk; leads resolution of significant supply issues and turns forecasts and commercial priorities into robust supply plans. The role also supports the development of Supply Planners, strengthens planning disciplines and provides the Head of Procurement with clear insight for sourcing, negotiation and inventory decisions. Office based 5 days a week (no Hybrid).

Skills and experience

• Strong experience in supply planning, procurement, purchasing or inventory management, preferably within food, FMCG or an international supply chain.
• Demonstrable ownership of complex supplier or product portfolios, including management of long lead times and supply disruption.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting forecasts, inventory, service, cost and supplier performance data.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance availability and risk.
• Confident supplier management, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to challenge constructively and secure commitments.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills, with calm decision-making under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to turn complex information into clear recommendations and status updates.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and strong competence with purchasing, ERP or supply-planning systems.
• Good understanding of international shipping, import processes, duties, delivery terms and documentation.
• Experience supporting tenders, product launches, supplier changes or continuous improvement projects is desirable.
• Food industry experience and awareness of ethical sourcing, sustainability and technical compliance requirements are desirable.

NB: No sponsorship is provided