Planning Manager

31 Days Old

Planning Manager – Multi-Temperature Wholesale Organisation - £55K + Benefits
My client is a leading multi-temperature wholesale organisation with a fantastic reputation across the UK.
They are seeking a Planning Manager to join their team. The successful Planning Manager will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning for a fast-paced FMCG wholesale operation. You will own the end-to-end planning cycle, balancing availability, freshness, and working capital while supporting strong service levels to customers.
This is the perfect role for a high performing Planning Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
Own demand forecasting across categories and channels; translate insights into actionable supply plans.
Lead S&OP/IBP cadence, aligning Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
Optimise inventory (DOH, availability, waste/obsolescence) across DCs and suppliers.
Develop replenishment strategies for high-volume, short shelf-life SKUs.
Manage supplier planning, MOQ constraints, lead times, and capacity risks.
Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, data quality, and KPIs.
Build and lead a small planning team; coach and develop talent.
Produce clear executive reporting and scenario analysis.
The Ideal Planning Manager Candidate:
5+ years planning experience within multi-temperature food, FMCG, or wholesale sectors.
Proven leadership in demand/supply planning and S&OP.
Strong analytical capability; advanced Excel and experience with ERP/APS systems.
Commercial mindset with a track record of improving service and inventory turns.
Confident stakeholder manager; able to influence cross-functionally.
Experience with short shelf-life or high-SKU environments is highly desirable.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /

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Location:
Gloucester
Salary:
£55,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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