RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
Replenishment Planning and Order Management
· Create, amend, release, and review replenishment orders in line with demand forecasts, inventory policies, lead times, and supply constraints.
· Review planning exceptions and shortages daily, validate priorities, and take timely corrective action.
· Maintain accurate planning parameters and replenishment data in the planning systems.
· Coordinate with fulfilment teams to optimise resource use, resolve order issues, and minimise delays.
Inventory Management
· Monitor and analyse inventory at product and location level to maintain availability while minimising excess and obsolete stock.
· Investigate inventory deviations, stock imbalances, and slow-moving items, then agree and track corrective actions.
· Recommend actions to reduce inventory holding costs and improve stock turnover.
Supply Chain Coordination
· Work closely with plants, logistics CoE, fulfilment teams, DP CoE and markets to confirm supply and support timely delivery of materials and finished products.
· Follow up open orders, delivery dates, constraints, and allocation decisions, escalating issues when required.
Risk and Exception Management
· Identify, assess, and mitigate operational supply risks, including shortages, disruptions, delays, and quality issues.
· Maintain contingency and recovery plans, communicate business impacts, and track actions through to resolution.
Performance and Continuous Improvement
· Monitor service, inventory, order, and planning performance indicators; investigate root causes and implement measurable improvements.
· Prepare accurate reports and translate planning data into clear operational priorities and recommendations.
· Support process standardisation, automation, and the adoption of planning tools and best practices.
Stakeholder Leadership
· Act as the operational planning contact for assigned products, markets, or supply points, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through.
· Lead cross-functional discussions on priorities, risks, and recovery actions, using data to influence decisions without formal authority.
· Share knowledge, coach colleagues on planning processes, and contribute actively to a collaborative, high-performing team.
SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
· Practical knowledge of replenishment planning, inventory management, logistics, and production planning.
· Hands-on experience creating and managing replenishment orders and resolving planning exceptions.
· Experience using SAP ECC and APO SNP, or comparable enterprise planning systems.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify root causes, and prioritise actions.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and macros; experience with Power BI for analysis and reporting.
· Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
· Clear and confident communication skills, including the ability to explain risks, recommendations, and trade-offs to varied stakeholders.
· Strong business storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex planning data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations that drive action.
· Demonstrated ownership and functional leadership: able to coordinate stakeholders, influence decisions, escalate appropriately, and drive actions to completion.
· Proactive continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues, and strengthen team capability.
PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR
· Ownership: Takes accountability for assigned plans, decisions, follow-up, and…