Description
As Lead Supply Planner for Food on the Move (FOTM) and Hospitality, you'll manage complex supply challenges and play a key leadership role, deputising for the Supply and Demand Manager when needed and acting as a trusted advisor across the cluster.
You'll influence strategy, coach others, and lead critical planning activities that keep our supply chain agile and efficient.
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor Supply and Demand Planners, providing guidance on complex issues and supporting their development.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance and performance targets are met.
- Lead coordination of peak supply planning and deputise for the Supply and Demand Manager when required.
- Act as the conduit between compliance teams and planners to implement system and process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement by influencing strategies and sharing best practice across the supply chain.
Requirements
- Experienced in supply planning within a fast-moving environment, with strong analytical skills and Excel expertise.
- A natural leader who can coach and support others while managing complex challenges.
- Highly organised with a strategic mindset and the ability to anticipate and prioritise effectively.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, able to build collaborative relationships across multiple teams.
- Resilient, proactive and passionate about food, with a ‘can do’ attitude and commitment to M&S values.
Benefits
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you