Supply Planner

Job Description:

Position Description

This position is responsible for planning activities through the 1‑4 month horizon. This requires analysis, coordination and communication of strategic plans as well as the resolution of issues through collaboration with the business teams.

• Coordination of production plans with external suppliers for a specified bought‑in goods portfolio
• Optimisation of product supply to meet customer service and working capital/DIO objectives
• Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations, whilst minimising the risk of redundant materials/products
• Management of critical codes and inventory issues
• Optimise the use of various planning systems
• Support Monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaise with Product Management for write‑off proposals
• Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance
• Support the running and maintaining of key KPI reports

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to operate under pressure in a fast‑changing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and motivated team player able to work with a variety of individuals and cross‑functional teams to take initiatives to problem‑solve
• Strong Excel skills, as well as working knowledge of SAP and APO desirable
• CI mindset essential