Purchasing & Supply Planning Manager
Ref: AS8901400
London, UK
£60,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Supply Planning
- Supplier Negotiation
- Inventory Optimisation
About the candidate
A proactive Purchasing and Supply Planning Manager with over five years’ experience across FMCG, food supply and grocery retail environments. They bring a strong analytical approach to demand forecasting, SKU-level planning, purchasing and supplier management, using data to support better buying decisions and maintain healthy stock availability.
They are confident working cross-functionally with sales, marketing and operations teams, helping to align supply plans with promotions, seasonal demand and wider business needs. Fluent in English and Italian, they are well placed to manage European supplier relationships and are available to start in two weeks on a permanent basis.
What makes them great?
- Reduced excess stock by around 20%: Streamlined inventory management processes while improving stock availability across a diverse FMCG product portfolio.
- Delivered around 15% cost savings: Built strong supplier relationships and supported negotiations that reduced costs on key product lines.
- Improved stock turnover by around 30%: Used sales trends and seasonal demand insight to optimise purchasing decisions within a grocery retail setting.
Areas of expertise
- Demand forecasting and supply planning: Experienced in managing SKU-level forecasts and translating them into accurate purchasing requirements across varied product ranges.
- Supplier management and negotiation: Skilled in building strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms and improving supplier performance across food and FMCG categories.
- Inventory and ERP processes: Confident using ERP systems to improve order tracking, monitor supplier performance and support more efficient stock control.