Supply Planning Manager
Ref: AS7494992
Banbury, Oxfordshire
£45,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Supply Chain Planning
- Demand Forecasting And S&OP
- Inventory Optimisation
About the candidate
A dedicated supply chain professional with over five years’ experience across supply planning, demand forecasting and inventory management within the fast-moving consumer goods sector. They bring a strong background in S&OP, stock control and cross-functional planning, gained across manufacturing, grocery retail and distribution environments.
They are highly analytical, organised and customer-focused, with a collaborative style that helps align sales, operations and logistics teams. Confident in fast-paced settings, they are well suited to a permanent Supply Planning Manager role where they can improve availability, reduce stock challenges and support smoother operational performance.
What makes them great?
- Forecast Accuracy Improvement: Helped enhance S&OP practices and delivered an approximate 15% improvement in forecast accuracy within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Reduced Stockouts: Developed planning strategies that contributed to an approximate 20% reduction in stockouts, improving product availability across retail channels.
- Customer-Focused Planner: Builds strong relationships across sales, operations and logistics to maintain optimal stock levels and support improved service performance.
Areas of expertise
- Supply Planning & S&OP: Experienced in managing planning processes across varied consumer goods ranges, improving alignment between commercial and operational teams.
- Demand Forecasting: Skilled in forecasting for seasonal promotions, new product launches and multi-channel retail demand.
- Inventory Management: Strong capability in analysing stock trends, improving fulfilment and supporting more efficient distribution networks.