Supply Planning Manager
WD-40 Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milton Keynes • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the end‑to‑end ordering and replenishment process, ensuring purchase orders meet customer demand, market forecasts, and inventory plans.
- Partner with external suppliers to co‑create production plans that optimise capacity, cost, and delivery performance.
- Monitor production plans, proactively managing variances, expediting or de‑expediting as needed to protect service levels.
- Coordinate resolution of production or capacity challenges, working closely with internal partners to maintain OTIF and other key metrics.
- Manage and optimise total inventory positions across markets and suppliers, analysing YTD performance and forecasts to drive corrective actions.
- Drive the development, enhancement, and continuous improvement of supply planning systems and tools.
- Communicate supply issues, risks, and resolutions across the business in both routine and ad‑hoc updates.
- Lead the resolution of short‑ and medium‑term supply issues, working cross‑functionally to find solutions.
Requirements
- Strong experience in materials and supply planning roles, ideally within FMCG or consumer packaged goods.
- Professional supply chain qualifications (CIPS L2–L6, IoSCM, or similar) are preferred but not essential.
- Prior experience in a collaboration‑focused and leadership‑oriented role managing small teams.
- Broad commercial exposure across supply chain, operations, and cross‑functional business areas.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
supply planninginventory managementproduction planningforecastingdata analysiscapacity optimizationorder managementperformance metricscorrective actionscontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
CIPS L2–L6IoSCM