Job Description
Role: Head of Supply Planning
Location: Hertfordshire (2-3 days working from the office/sites)
We’re excited to be supporting a leading food manufacturing business on their search for a Head of Supply Planning—a key leadership role in a business with ambitious growth plans. This is an incredible opportunity to take full ownership of supply planning, leading a high-performing team to optimise service, cost, and inventory while ensuring a seamless product flow across the network. As a crucial player in the S&OP process, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of the company’s supply chain strategy and drive real impact in a fast-paced, market-leading environment.
About the role:
* Drive best-in-class supply planning processes to optimise production, materials, and ingredient management.
* Lead, coach and develop a team of experienced planners and managers.
* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to help drive key decisions and mitigate availability risks.
* Design and implement strategic initiatives to improve availability while managing stockholding and waste.
* Lead site planning reviews and focus on optimising service, cost, and inventory levels.
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