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. Based in Maidenhead, and for a 1 year long assignment to cover maternity leave, this role is positioned within a stand-alone entrepreneurial division of a global FMCG business. Its 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. 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. THE ROLE INCLUDES: • Work with Supply chain Manager/Key Account manager to create a forecast and production plan to be used to procure raw materials and packaging. • 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. • Tracking and reporting service levels from all co-manufacturers, enabling trends to be identified and issues picked up and reviews where applicable • 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. • Arranging transports for finished goods deliveries, ensuring procurement through to pay. • Problem solving to ensure all demand can be met or shortages of supply escalated as appropriate. • Ensure all SAP transactions are done in a timely manner to allow smooth Period ends. JOB SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE • 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 Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://www.adecco.co.uk/candidate-privacy