Supply Planner

Job Description

This position is responsible for planning activities through a 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 who is 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