Planning and Inventory Manager

My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.

Client Details

My client is a leading UK-based FMCG manufacturer, supplying high-quality ingredients to a range of industries while championing sustainability and innovation. With a strong focus on operational excellence, career development, and employee well-being, they offer an exciting environment for ambitious individuals to grow and make a real impact.

Description

My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.

• Achieving a product availability target of 99.5%
• Issuing a weekly production plan and daily schedule for site
• Owning the site's weekly exception and adherence reporting to support plan execution
• Supporting the maintenance of BOMs
• Driving issues to resolution within the week or period (addressing exceptions to the S&OP plan)
• Managing silos and silo differentials
• Tracking and analysing key site measures, and challenging performance based on these KPIs
• Providing clear and concise information to the site leadership team to drive action and improvement
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with supporting functions, e.g., procurement, finance, and customer service

• Leading the capacity review process, including: r

  un rate sign-off, available hours and labour, and gaining commitment to forward volumes

Profile

Experience & Skills

• Experienced in production and material planning, inventory management and replenishment - gained within a complex FMCG manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the S&OP process

Motivation

• Reliable and works on own initiative, in line with operating practices, to deliver accurate work on time
• Continuously strives for improvement and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• A strong team player who actively encourages and supports others
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service consistently

Personal Effectiveness

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Quickly builds confident working relationships and establishes credibility with stakeholders
• Well-organised with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Strong influencing skills, able to manage objections with sound justification while maintaining credibility
• Demonstrates effective time management, planning, and workload ownership
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Decision Making

• Applies sound business rationale and judgement when making decisions
• Able to understand customer requirements and manage expectations effectively

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this Planning and Inventory Manager will be offered up to £60,000 plus package.

This role offers hybrid working - c. 2-3 days pw on-site.