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My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.
Client Details
My client is a leading UK-based FMCG manufacturer, supplying high-quality ingredients to a range of industries while championing sustainability and innovation. With a strong focus on operational excellence, career development, and employee well-being, they offer an exciting environment for ambitious individuals to grow and make a real impact.
Description
My FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning and Inventory Manager to support operations at their site nr Bury St Edmunds.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced role, consistently striving to optimise customer experience by achieving exceptional product availability.
- Achieving a product availability target of 99.5%
- Issuing a weekly production plan and daily schedule for site
- Owning the site's weekly exception and adherence reporting to support plan execution
- Supporting the maintenance of BOMs
- Driving issues to resolution within the week or period (addressing exceptions to the S&OP plan)
- Managing silos and silo differentials
- Tracking and analysing key site measures, and challenging performance based on these KPIs
- Providing clear and concise information to the site leadership team to drive action and improvement
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with supporting functions, e.g., procurement, finance, and customer service
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Leading the capacity review process, including: r
un rate sign-off, available hours and labour, and gaining commitment to forward volumes
Profile
Experience & Skills
- Experienced in production and material planning, inventory management and replenishment - gained within a complex FMCG manufacturing environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the S&OP process
Motivation
- Reliable and works on own initiative, in line with operating practices, to deliver accurate work on time
- Continuously strives for improvement and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
- A strong team player who actively encourages and supports others
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service consistently
Personal Effectiveness
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Quickly builds confident working relationships and establishes credibility with stakeholders
- Well-organised with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload
- Strong influencing skills, able to manage objections with sound justification while maintaining credibility
- Demonstrates effective time management, planning, and workload ownership
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Decision Making
- Applies sound business rationale and judgement when making decisions
- Able to understand customer requirements and manage expectations effectively
Job Offer
The successful candidate for this Planning and Inventory Manager will be offered up to £60,000 plus package.
This role offers hybrid working - c. 2-3 days pw on-site.
