Supply Planning Manager

Location: Stevenage
Salary: GBP
45,000 - GBP
55,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a growing business based in Stevenage, operating within the food and beverage sector and supplying products across a range of markets.

They are looking for an experienced Supply Planning Manager to oversee supply and production planning across multiple manufacturing sites and external partners. You'll be responsible for turning demand forecasts into realistic production plans, managing stock and material availability, and ensuring customer requirements are met.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of planning processes and make a real impact on operational performance as the business continues to grow.

• Monday to Friday, full-time

• Based in Stevenage

• GBP
  45,000 - GBP
  55,000 per annum

• 23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support

• Company pension scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Long-term development opportunities

• Manage supply and production planning across multiple sites and external manufacturing partners

• Translate demand forecasts into achievable production plans

• Balance customer requirements, stock levels, material availability and manufacturing capacity

• Monitor forecasts and identify potential supply risks or production delays

• Coordinate capacity planning and ensure materials are available when needed

• Analyse planning performance and identify opportunities for improvement

• Maintain accurate planning data and make effective use of ERP/MRP systems

• Improve planning processes, reporting and systems

• Work with internal teams and external partners to maintain service levels

• Experience in supply planning, production planning or manufacturing planning

• Experience with in FMCG, food, beverage or a similar fast-moving environment is advantageous

• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory, material requirements and lead times

• Experience planning across multiple sites, production lines or external manufacturing partners

• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/MRP or planning systems

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills

• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive, commercially aware approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements

If you're an experienced planning professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, improve operational performance and contribute to a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.