Supply Planning Lead

Supply Planning Lead | Consumer products | London | Hybrid | £40,000-£45,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

This global business is rapidly expanding across Europe and is known for creating high-quality, popular, trend-driven products that resonate with a wide range of consumers. With a strong focus on innovation and premium design, the company is looking for a key player to join its growing Planning department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with 2+ years of supply chain experience who's eager to expand their skills across all supply planning functions. As the business continues to grow, there's plenty of room to take ownership, make an impact, and build your career.

The company promotes a friendly, inclusive culture where teamwork is key, and everyone feels supported and valued. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supply planning experience, including working with consumer goods produced in Asia.

The Role

• Lead supply planning and purchasing for a European territory across a portfolio of brands and retailers.
• Manage production orders, ensuring timely production dates are met, escalating issues to the relevant departments, and recommending solutions to meet supply requirements.
• Oversee purchasing based on seasonal supply strategy, forecasts, and production needs.
• Manage inventory, identify excess stock, and coordinate with teams to take necessary action.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Asia Order Management, and Asia Logistics.
• Analyse warehouse supply coverage, identify inventory issues, and propose recovery plans for supply shortages.
• Work with other territory supply leads to ensure European alignment.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the broader Planning team as needed.

The Person

• Previous supply chain/planning experience (2+ years)
• Ideally worked in consumer goods producing from Asia
• Ability to prioritize work and meet targets under pressure.
• Good level of Excel knowledge/Google sheets
• Will have excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good clear presentation skills at global leadership level
• Abilities to multitask.
• Will be pro-active.
• Have a positive attitude with a strong passion for what they do.
• Excellent communication skills.

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