Wirral
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Supply Planner, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £37,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Main job purpose The role of Supply Planner is to deliver customer service requirements through the creation and completion of the supply plan, short term line scheduling and raw/pack material call off, in the most efficient way. The purpose of the Supply Planner role is to deliver a high level of customer service, whilst balancing inventory and optimising costs across the end-to-end supply chain network. Key accountabilities In this role the Supply Planner will support the SC Planning Leader and SC Planning Manager to execute, improve and co-ordinate various specific Planning tasks across all Port Sunlight Home Care factories to ensure Service Levels are met.This includes a UL Sulphonation Plant, Distribution Centre, and a third-party bottle supplier supplying the UK HPC Factories. Key aspects of the role include, but are not limited to: • Production Scheduling - Short-term detailed line scheduling and creation of weekly production plans. Creation of a medium-term master production schedule for a group of packing lines., • Material Planning - Responsible for forecasting and calling-off raw and packaging materials in line with production plans and managing material flows into the factory while managing overall stock levels., • Innovation Planning - Responsible for planning the flow of new products and materials into the sourcing units, and the phasing out of de-listed products and materials. Management of new projects/innovations including obsolescence and write-offs., • Customer Service and Inventory Management - Reporting and forecasting of supply chain service metric data and project / WCM support. The key responsibilities for the Supply Planner are as follows: • Co-ordinating all supply activities within the SU Planning team., • Understanding and use of SAP APO in support of planning activities, • Understanding and use of SAP S1P for managing all supply planning transactions, • Executing the agreed production plans and line schedules for the Sourcing Unit., • Liaise with stakeholders for short-medium term planning issues, • Developing effective run strategies that balance customer service, inventory and cost, • Adapting to plan changes e.g. incremental volume opportunities from MSO or category planners when they arise, • Undertaking Kaizen activities to support improvements in customer service, output reliability and stock reduction, • Supporting the plans (and managing downtime) for innovation change, including main plant trials, • Assisting the coordination of obsolete provisions with category planning managers, • Assisting the Planning team in the management of obsoletes and write-offs. Safety • Ensure company safety policy, rules, and procedures are understood and always followed, encouraging everyone to behave safely and challenging unsafe behaviour, • Actively contribute to a safe working environment and culture by identifying and reporting health or safety hazards and dangerous situations involving UL personnel, site contractors, third parties, and visitors. Quality • Take immediate actions to rectify supply impact of quality issues as required, • Support Quality team with affected stock identification, status, and retrieval, as required. Customer Service - The impact of the Supply Planner’s decisions will be felt quickly; therefore, an immediate response is required to address any issues which may arise. The Supply Planner will need to • Anticipate and react quickly to problems to avoid impact to customer service, • Escalate issues in a timely manner, where needed, • Cost - Identify improvements in materials and supply planning to reduce Cost, Waste and Energy, • Problem Solving - A proactive response to problem solving is essential to avoid service losses and to ensure the general smooth running of the operation, • Change - In this role the Supply Planner will need a proactive and collaborative attitude to change, including short notice planning changes to meet customer requests., • Identify improvement opportunities that benefit the business and reduce costs, • Drive best practices in safety, quality and Customer Service by implementing efficient processes and collaborating with colleagues, • Participate in change initiatives, such as new installations and trials. Track successes and failures where needed to provide feedback on successes and challenges. Support team members to ensuring smooth ramp-up and procedural changes for all. Essential skills: • GCSEs A-C or equivalent in Maths, English and Science or other, • Strong planning and operational skills, or a strong attitude to planning (foresight, accuracy, attention for detail), • Basic financial skills, • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are needed, • Ability to structure complex subjects and are interested in analysing interdependencies., • Strong analytical, prioritisation and organisational skills including managing late plan changes within tight timescales, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills including some stakeholder management., • Clear written and verbal communication skills. Desirable: • Experience in a manufacturing or a technical environment (FMCG)., • Previous SAP (S1P and APO) experience, • PowerBI knowledge, • Transformation and Project management experience & skills, • Relevant previous experience in Supply Chain functions with experience in at least 2 areas from MSO/SU/Procurement/Logistics/Operations. Port Sunlight working environment: • Staff shop discounted products, • Free tea, coffee & ice cream, • Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment, • Free parking onsite, • 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester, • 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester, • Disabled parking, • In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village, • There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more., • The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily., • In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.