Supply Planner

Overview

Supply Planner - responsible for managing supply planning and scheduling for biscuit manufacturing sites to maximise customer service, optimise factory efficiencies and maintain appropriate working capital.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a 12 week capacity plan and a 2 week production schedule to meet service levels while balancing efficiency with customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, MRP, Customer Services and Factory Operations to make decisions that balance customer service, inventory and cost performance.
• Represent planning in daily factory reviews, monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and attend monthly planning meetings to align capacity with market demand.
• Achieve inventory targets, use analytics to reduce overproduction, eliminate dead stock and minimise waste from raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate master data in planning systems, ensure automation and regularly update planning documents and principles in collaboration with central teams.
• Demonstrate positive behaviours, support cross functional roles, engage in site visits, show flexibility and contribute to projects beyond core duties.

Key Deliverables

• 12 week capacity plan and 2 week production schedule.
• Inventory optimisation and waste reduction reports.
• Accurate master data and planning documentation.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end to end supply chain planning processes.
• Experience in FMCG supply planning (advantageous).
• IT literate with strong spreadsheet skills (Excel).
• High numeracy and analytical competence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Confidence to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
• Occasional travel within the UK to manufacturing sites, distribution centre and head office.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or retail manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Sales & Operational Planning processes.
• Experience with SAP or Citrix OMP.
• Knowledge of factory production processes and capabilities.
• Appreciation of business drivers and key performance metrics.
• Understanding of master data principles.

Working Pattern

Agile 3:2 pattern - three days in the office and two days from home.

Interview Process

1. First stage: 45 minute competency based interview on company values and experience.
2. Second stage: 60 minute technical interview, case study or presentation.
3. Psychometric and aptitude tests may be requested.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Private medical insurance
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance cover upon enrolment to pension scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays holiday allowance
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• Volunteering day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discount (Carlisle and Chiswick)
• Discount and cashback scheme on selected high street brands
• Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing support
• Extensive training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Accommodation Statement

pladis will provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities to participate in the job application and interview process.