Qualifications for the Role  

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in Excel
• Inventory management
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement 

Benefits  

 ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond. 

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Competitive contributory pension scheme 
• Life assurance 
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) 
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Generous employee referral scheme 

Department: Group Supply Chain

Are you an organised and analytical Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our Group Supply Chain team and help ensure our factories have the right materials, at the right time, to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

About The Role

As a Supply Chain Planner, you'll be responsible for planning raw materials, packaging, and production schedules to support both chilled and frozen manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with teams across Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, NPD and Process to ensure demand is accurately translated into supply plans while maintaining efficient stock levels and minimising waste.

This is a varied role that combines materials planning, production scheduling, data analysis, forecasting, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions and making a tangible impact on business performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing raw material and packaging requirements through ERP and MRP systems.
• Coordinating supplier call-offs and deliveries to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Planning and scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
• Working closely with production teams to maximise efficiency and minimise changeovers.
• Managing material changeovers and promotional requirements while reducing obsolescence.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Producing KPI reports, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate master data and supporting forecasting activities.
• Reviewing storage capacities and associated costs to drive efficiencies.
• Creating and updating SOPs to support continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We're Looking For

The RoleAs the Demand Planner you will be responsible for ensuring accurate forecasts are created and maintained for the UK Direct & Distributor markets using historical trends, sell through data and sales plans. Collaborating with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing and Operations, you will be the owner of the forecast and ensuring high levels of forecast accuracy, optimised stock and highlighting risks/opportunities vs the financial budget.

• In this role you’ll get to:Be responsible for creating accurate rolling 18-month demand forecasts using customers’ inventory and sell-through data, historical trends, and best practice planning methodology
• Use statistical data and modelling to generate forecasts where robust forecasts aren’t available
• Collaborate with the Production & Purchasing Planner to ensure the agreed demand plan is achievable in regard to production capabilities and to fulfil customer needs
• Highlight any risks/opportunities vs the financial plan in the monthly S&OP process
• Input into the product lifecycle management process and review ABC classifications
• Build strong relationships with the Sales team, gaining in-depth knowledge of the product catalogue and customer needs
• Support the automation of customer forecasting and drive efficiency improvements through data analysis
• Lead mini-projects focused on automating sales forecasting and improving data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with team members to challenge and provide insights that enhance sales and operational processes

• What we are looking for in you:We’re looking for a high potential individual to grow with Tangle Teezer – minimum 1-2 years business experience working in Demand Planning, Supply Planning or Operations
• Proficient excel user with aptitude to develop skills, experience with Dynamics NAV, AGR or other MRP preferred
• Strong communication skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proactive, can-do attitude and desire to improve processes and outputs
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