Senior Supply Planner

About the role

A recruiter is looking for a Senior Supply Planner to own supply planning and supplier performance across an important FMCG product portfolio. Working within the Procurement team, the role balances availability, inventory, cost and risk, resolves significant supply issues and turns forecasts and commercial priorities into robust supply plans. It also supports the development of Supply Planners and gives the Head of Procurement clear insight for sourcing, negotiation and inventory decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end supply plan for assigned categories or suppliers, turning forecasts, customer plans, lead times, stock policies and commercial priorities into purchasing and inventory actions.
• Manage complex supply risk and optimise inventory.
• Lead regular operational reviews with key suppliers on service, responsiveness, quality, lead time and adherence to plan, and follow through corrective actions.
• Review forecast changes, promotions, tenders, launches and customer requirements, ensuring material changes are reflected in supply plans and purchase orders.
• Provide demand, inventory, lead-time and supplier performance analysis to support negotiations, tenders, sourcing decisions, contracts and new supplier assessment.

Required profile

• Strong experience in supply planning, procurement, purchasing or inventory management, preferably in food, FMCG or an international supply chain.
• Demonstrable ownership of complex supplier or product portfolios, including long lead times and supply disruption.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret forecasts, inventory, service, cost and supplier performance data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to turn complex information into clear recommendations and status updates.

Required skills

• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Competence with purchasing, ERP or supply-planning systems.