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The Supply Planner is responsible for creating the brewing and finished goods production plans, that meets our customers requirements on time and in full, as well as managing inventory effectively, and minimising finished goods obsolescence.
Job Responsibility:
Create a supply plan that balances efficiency, stock freshness, stock levels and customer availability
Plan the finished goods for NPD and delists, to ensure new products launch on time
Monitor and maintain the inventory levels of finished goods, with a portfolio of over 100 SKUs
Review & develop finished goods inventory policies, making proposals for any changes
Communicate any potential shortages or over stocks to supply chain and sales teams
Coordinate with materials planning to ensure supply plans are achievable with materials plans
Provide any insights or changes required to master data based on any run rates, lot sizes, inventory rules, to the owner of master data
Interact with scheduling, packaging and brewing teams to agree on supply plans in line with inventory, service, obsolescence and efficiency targets
Create supply strategies to deal with different types of products and to manage events (e.g. shutdowns, seasonal peaks)
Identify long term strategic supply opportunities that create efficiencies and reduce cost within the supply chain and operations
Undertake a critical role within the weekly planning & production meetings
Coordinate within the wider supply chain and production team to develop best practices and share knowledge
Perform Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement within the role
Assist in the development and implementation on any supply planning tools or system improvements
Contribute to the S&OP cycle by undertaking analysis, or preparing content to present in the Supply Review
Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times
Comply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog
Complete online or face to face training as and when required
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others
Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable
Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times
Take part in crew reviews throughout the year
Cooperate with other BrewDog departments
Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required
Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
Undertake any other duties as requested
Apply the BrewDog charter and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of BrewDog internally and externally
Requirements:
A degree in supply chain management, logistics, business or a similar field is desirable
Demonstrable experience in a similar supply planning role, or similar, and preferably within an FMCG environment
Demonstrable experience using ERP systems, including SAP
Understanding of supply planning processes, including inventory policies and planning strategies
Understanding of production & manufacturing processes and facilities
Understanding of supply and production planning systems would be desirable
Understanding of S&OP, and how supply planning contributes to this process
Advanced excel skills and ability to manipulate and analyse complex data
Developed in using supply planning systems, and how to drive the right outputs
Developed stakeholder management and engagement skills, including communication and negotiation
Developed organisational skills and ability to prioritise and adapt to changing needs
Basic commercial awareness, including the impact volumes have on costs
Calm and resilient when faced with high pressure
Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders and customers
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and cope with high levels of change
Driven and enthusiastic
Able to manipulate and understand complex data and explain it simply
Well organised and methodical
A keen eye for the detail
Proactive and uses own initiative
Determined and resilient
Preference for Ellon based role, but candidates in the Central Belt would also be considered
What we offer:
Bonus scheme
Pension enhancements up to 10%
4-week sabbatical every 5 years
Staff discount
Extra holiday day each year
Additional pay for each beer exam passed
Enhanced sick pay
Healthcare
Life assurance
High street retail discounts
Employee assistance programmes
Enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave