Senior Supply Chain Planner

Senior Supply Planner Surrey Based Salary up to £50,000 We're supporting a food business in the search for a Senior Supply Planner to manage a varied product portfolio and help develop its planning capability. You'll take ownership of replenishment, supplier performance and inventory control, ensuring customer demand is met while managing costs and supply risks. Alongside your own portfolio, you'll support other planners and work closely with commercial and operational colleagues. Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain supply plans using demand forecasts, supplier lead times and agreed inventory targets.
• Monitor availability and stock levels, taking action to prevent shortages and reduce excess or ageing inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships, challenge delivery delays and agree practical recovery plans.
• Anticipate production and logistics constraints, presenting clear options to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements for promotions, product launches and changes to the range.
• Provide analysis to support supplier selection, negotiations and wider purchasing decisions.
• Keep planning information accurate and communicate risks, priorities and actions across the business.
• Coach less experienced planners and improve processes, reporting and system use. What we're looking for
• Strong experience in supply planning, purchasing or inventory management, ideally within food or FMCG.
• Experience managing complex portfolios, overseas suppliers or extended lead times.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability and experience using ERP or planning systems.
• Commercial judgement and the ability to balance availability with stock investment.
• Confidence influencing suppliers and resolving issues under pressure.
• Clear communication, strong organisation and a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of international freight and import processes would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting colleagues or leading planning improvements would be an advantage.