Supply Chain Job - Production & Supply Chain Planner - London

40-50kPermanent - HybridCentral LondonRef: 23559Job Title: Production & Supply Chain Planner Your New Salary: 40-50kLocation: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home) Status: PermanentStart: ASAPWorking hours: 38 hours per weekWho You'll be Working for: Highly successful and growing wine business. Production & Supply Chain Planner -What You'll be Doing:Sitting at the centre of the supply chain, the Production & Supply Chain Planner ensures product and packaging availability across all markets by balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. The role works cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to deliver production plans that meet customer service targets while managing stock and cost efficiency.

The Planner is responsible for accurate scheduling, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making that supports the company's reputation for quality, reliability, and global reach.Production Planning and SchedulingProduction schedules delivered accurately and on timePlanned versus actual production alignment (target >95%)Downtime minimised through proactive scheduling and coordinationInventory and Stock ManagementInventory accuracy in ERP system maintained above 98%Stock levels managed within agreed days of coverObsolete or excess stock reduced annually Supply Chain and Supplier PerformanceOn-time in-full (OTIF) delivery of raw materials and packaging above 95%Supplier delivery performance tracked and reported monthlyCorrective actions implemented for repeated supply risks Logistics and Freight CoordinationFinished goods dispatched OTIF to customers and distributorsFreight costs monitored against budget with variances explainedThird-party providers delivering consistently to service standards Cross-functional Collaboration Positive feedback from Operations, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance on accuracy, communication, and responsivenessProactive collaboration with Sales & Marketing to manage residual or promotional stockContinuous Improvement and ComplianceContribution to at least one process or efficiency improvement annuallyCompliance with policies, WHS standards, and export/regulatory requirementsActive support for sustainability and waste reduction initiativesProduction & Supply Chain Planner - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline (preferred)Demonstrated experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related role within manufacturing, FMCG, or beverage industry (wine industry desirable)Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detailExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external partnersAbility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPlease follow us on Linkedin:  We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

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