Operations Supply Planner - Maidenhead

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Supply Planner to work with some of the world's

best loved brands of chocolate and confectionery. This role is positioned within a stand-alone

entrepreneurial division of a global FMCG business based in Maidenhead with an immediate start prefferable.

It's focus is extending their brands into new

categories to deliver high levels of growth and innovation in their markets. Over the past years they

have experienced rapid growth and are now looking to extend the team to accommodate and

continue this success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for taking the medium-term forecast from key account

managers and Distributors, creating production forecasts and placing orders for finished goods to

maintain supply of the current SKU portfolio whilst supporting new product launches. This will include

co-ordination of transport, and import and export documentation if required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

·  Work with Supply chain Manager/Key Account manager to create a forecast and production

plan to be used to procure raw materials and packaging

·  Ensure full supply to customers by maintaining adequate safety stock levels across raw

materials and finished product

·  Managing the SAP transactions for all stock movements, ensuring SAP accurately reflects

actual stock levels. i.e. raising purchase orders, creating goods receipts, raising invoices &

credits to manage stock movements. The job holder is responsible for ensuring SAP stock

listings reflect the correct quantity and value of stock.

·  Communicating with co-manufacturers to inform them of any changes to production

schedules or changes in demand. Ensuring any other stakeholders are informed of these

changes and implications.

·  Problem solving to ensure all demand can be met or shortages of supply escalated as

appropriate.

·  Active contribution to the weekly supplier meetings relevant to product categories

·  Working with up to 25 different suppliers (packaging, raw materials and finished products)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate applying for this role will have:

� Recognised interpersonal savvy and communication skills.

� Strong customer service skills

� Good organisational skills

� Prior supply planning experience

� Good attention to detail

� Experience of SAP

� Solid Critical thinking and focus on continuous improvement.

� Drive for results and problem solving.

� Experience in FMCG

We look forward to your application.

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