Planner

About the Function:

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved, and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering, and supplier partnerships. It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency, and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role:

As a Planner, you will produce clear and concise scheduled production plans from 0-12 weeks to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards while maximising production efficiency. You will micromanage the short-term execution horizon for our 2 packaging plants and rework sites to meet requirements and avoid outsourcing costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and managing production plans to meet customer demand
• Liaising with external European suppliers to ensure delivery of materials
• Working with the Brewery to secure the accurate and efficient supply of Beer, Just in Time, to support the Production Plan
• Collaborating with Procurement, Finance, and external Suppliers to facilitate and reconcile Supplier Invoices
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Initiating, leading, and actioning Dry Goods inventory holding plans to control stocks of materials
• Playing a lead role in running and improving the business, including Global Supply Chain Projects, Continuous Improvement agenda, Product Innovation, and Renovation Processes
• Ensuring clear and flawless cross-functional communications of forward plans across the supply chain

Experience/Skills Required:

• BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent
• APICS Qualified or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of supply chain planning experience in an FMCG environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of Demand and Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Route to Market
• Stakeholder management experience with a proven track record leading in a planning function
• Excellent IT and numerical skills, particularly with SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, Business Warehouse, and BEX Analyser

Working with Us:

We offer a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package, including flexibility to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities. We value diversity and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute, and strive for their personal best.