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Supply Chain Planning (FMCG, 10+ yrs, Sonipat)

Sonipat Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the demand and supply planning function for the UK business, ensuring OTIF delivery through robust forecasting, production planning, and inventory management. It also drives S&OP processes, performance analysis, and continuous improvements across manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain operations.
  • Lead E2E supply chain planning with strategic OTIF ownership in the UK
  • Drive S&OP, automation, and digital transformation in supply chain

About Our Client

The client is a fast‑growing, process‑driven organisation with strong global operations and a continuous‑improvement mindset. They focus heavily on operational excellence, cross‑functional collaboration, and digital transformation to enhance supply chain performance.

Job Description

  • Lead overall OTIF performance and ensure smooth demand & supply alignment.
  • Drive the S&OP process, collaborating with sales, production, procurement, and operations teams.
  • Consolidate sales orders and forecasts to build accurate production plans and communicate them across stakeholders.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and schedulers to ensure adherence to production plans.
  • Develop procurement plans for RM/PM and coordinate with procurement teams based on inventory availability.
  • Analyse supply chain performance, publish MIS, and present improvement recommendations.
  • Drive capacity‑utilisation improvements and manage conflicts across the supply chain.
  • Lead automation/digitalisation initiatives to optimise cost and enhance planning processes.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience: Typically 7-12 years in supply chain planning, S&OP, demand/supply management, or production planning (inferred from complexity and leadership expectations).
  • Technical Skills: Strong in forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, supply chain analytics, and MIS reporting. Tools such as advanced Excel, planning software, and digital/S&OP platforms would be essential.
  • Exposure: Experience working with manufacturing teams, procurement, vendors, and cross‑functional global stakeholders.
  • Education: Preferably a degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Competencies: Analytical mindset, ability to lead cross‑functional discussions, conflict management, continuous‑improvement focus, and strong communication skills.
  • Leadership: Ability to manage 1-2 direct reports and collaborate with UK‑based leadership.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead end-to-end supply chain planning for a UK-based business with strategic ownership of OTIF delivery
  • High-impact role driving S&OP, automation, and digital transformation initiatives within the supply chain function
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6964588

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Planning
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Sonipat
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6964588

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