Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with an award-winning food business supplying all major UK retailers and foodservice customers with both branded and own-label products.

They are urgently looking for a Supply Planner to source high-quality products from worldwide suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and ensure that the business meets their customers' needs efficiently and ethically.

On Offer

* Basic salary will be circa £40K to £45K

* Discretionary & EOT Bonus

* Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)

* Healthcare & life cover

* Hybrid working (work from home on Fridays)

Key responsibilities

* Work closely with suppliers, co-packers, and production teams to align supply with demand, manage lead times, and resolve constraints that could impact availability.

* Support all aspects of the purchasing process from identifying new suppliers, understanding market movements, and managing order placement.

* Translate customer demand forecasts into supply plans, ensuring sufficient stock availability while minimizing waste, particularly given the short shelf life of food products.

* Monitor stock levels across distribution centres, balance supply with demand, and set safety stock parameters to ensure high service levels without overstocking.

Candidate requirements

* A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent will be preferred.

* At least 3 years' experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Buying or Purchasing in an FMCG environment.

* Strong negotiation and influencing skills

* Excellent time management and interpersonal skills