Team Lead Supply Planning
1 day ago
Strasbourg
Supply Planning Team Lead - Food & Beverage Location: Kehl, Germany Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage Function: Supply Chain - Supply Planning Level: Team Lead (3-5 years' experience) I'm currently supporting one of the fastest-growing food and beverage brands globally as they continue to scale their European operations. This is a newly created Supply Planning Team Lead role based in Strasbourg, offering the opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving supply planning performance across the European network. You'll lead a team of three and report directly to the Head of Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop a team of supply planners, fostering a high-performance culture, • Manage end-to-end supply planning across multiple markets in Europe, • Align supply with demand forecasts to ensure optimal product availability, • Oversee capacity planning and production scheduling in collaboration with manufacturing sites, • Optimise inventory levels to balance service, cost, and working capital, • Partner closely with S&OP, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams, • Support the implementation of planning tools and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For: • 3-5 years of supply planning experience within the FMCG or food & beverage industry, • Experience leading or mentoring small teams, • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Fluency in English is essential; French or German is a strong advantage This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business on a steep growth trajectory, where you'll have the autonomy to shape processes, lead a team, and make a tangible impact from day one.