About the Role
The team of Supply Planners – South are responsible for executing the supply plan by purchasing finished goods according to the demand plan into the wholesale distribution network across England. The team of expert planners work with the Inventory Analysts on converting the demand plan into a supply plan and managing the end-to-end supply into our respective warehouses, placing POs, managing supplier inbound and feeding back on demand plan inaccuracies as they go.
The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring our products are available for our customers to order with the right level of inventory to meet our cash targets. In addition, the Supply Planning Manager will look at continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and customer service at the lowest level of inventory.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable for product availability in all specified stocking locations (8 depots in England) to meet customer forecasted demand.
- Accountable for narrative for availability issues.
- Supporting working capital initiatives at key times during the year.
- Developing and coaching a team of exceptional planners.
- Supporting the team with complex planning scenarios, e.g. events, seasonality, public holidays, etc.
- Support of Supply Chain projects that impact inventory.
- Making the right replenishment decisions balancing supplier payment terms with MOQs, delivery points and distribution recommendations.
- To take a holistic view of the UK and ROI replenishment needs and build strategies for all territories.
- Accountable for the escalation where product exit stalls.
- Ultimately accountable for ensuring sale or return agreements are followed through.
- Minimising stock loss.
About you
You hold a degree-level education and have gained valuable experience in a complex supply chain environment, particularly within supply planning teams. Your strong numerical skills have been developed through collaboration with finance departments, ensuring accurate and efficient planning processes. While your background in the drinks industry is an asset, you are adaptable and well-equipped to excel in various sectors.
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About Us
Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.
From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.
We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.
We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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