Supply Planner

Location: City of London

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Supply Planner to work with our global beauty FMCG client and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role to run until June 2027 requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday paying up to £38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in the demand and supply planning process for finished goods across the UK and ANZ markets. You will support the commercial strategy by ensuring appropriate capacity allocation and inventory levels across the global supply network.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution

Execute the Supply Planning strategy end-to-end.
Develop constrained Finished Goods (FG) forecasts and integrate them into business plans.
Translate constrained FG forecasts into supply and requirements plans.
Manage and resolve supply risks and issues to ensure continuity of supply.
Deliver high service levels through on-time, in-full order fulfilment and finished goods availability.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Own and monitor capacity, inventory, waste and service level reporting.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across service, inventory and waste performance.
Partner with Planning Control Tower teams on planning activities and projects.
Partnership & Collaboration

Collaborate with Demand Planning, Customer Development and Marketing teams to incorporate commercial, marketing and trade initiatives into supply plans.
Work closely with Third-Party Manufacturing (3PM) Procurement to maintain inventory levels while meeting stock targets.
Coordinate repack and co-pack activities with external suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
Previous Supply Planning experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written, verbal and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working cross-functionally with global stakeholders.
Self-motivated, adaptable and results-focused, with a willingness to take ownership and accountability.
Advanced Excel skills.

Experience with SQL, Power BI and/or Demantra is advantageous.

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