Supply Chain Planning Role
This position is part of our ambitious growth strategy, where we are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to lead the demand and supply planning function. The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating and managing rolling 18-month demand and supply plans, ensuring seamless alignment with commercial teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create, maintain, manage, and report on the rolling 18-month demand & supply plan, including risks/ops through the S&OP process.
* Collaborate with commercial teams to create a monthly demand forecast by SKU and customer using distributor data, market insights, and trends.
* Partner with third-party copackers and sister manufacturing sites to build the supply plan, ensuring lead times and transit schedules are accurately reflected.
* Ensure accurate and timely production reporting from copackers, updating systems with outputs to safeguard stock integrity at all times.
* Calculate, track, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, On Time and In Full (OTIF) customer service, and inventory levels against target.
Requirements:
We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, and +5 years' experience in demand and supply planning management, preferably within the beverage, FMCG, or CPG industry.