Role Profile:

The Supply Chain Planner position is responsible for specific planning processes for all Item categories managed by ERMG Supply chain at various levels of granularity and time horizons.

The Supply Chain Planner maintains inventory and availability levels by utilizing the planning and replenishment system tools available, producing periodic supplier forecasts completing detailed analyses on information gathered from the supplier base, and communicating effectively across through the appropriate channels.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

Create and execute an optimized Planning cycle for the Procurement team

Ensure system transactions required to support replenishment activities are completed

Manage and maintain central inventory at agreed levels to prevent excess inventory and out-of-stock situations

Produce inventory and availability updates every week with appropriate actions

Highlight potential out-of-stock or stock risks in advance and liaise with internal teams to create action plans

Manage the execution of new products into central distribution – and owns the Phase IN Phase OUT process

Create, review, and communicate supplier forecasts to agreed timescales

Creates, and reviews Supply Purchase Budget for a 3-6 months horizon, and shares with Finance for alignment

Build and enhance strong working relationships with key internal teams – Warehouse, Central Kitchen, Logistics, Procurement, Cost Control and Brand Ops

Knowledge:

Educated to University Level

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role

End to End Supply Chain experience preferably in the food industry

Comprehensive understanding of MS Office with advanced knowledge of Excel

Experienced user of major replenishment planning software solutions in ERPs

Skills:

Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

Ability to work well within a team

Demonstrate strong analytical skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Effective communicator and able to influence others

Strong time management and organizational skills

Additional role requirements:

Very good control of the English language.