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Supply Chain Planner

Employer
Unilever
Location
Surrey, Leatherhead
Salary
Up to £37000 per annum
Closing date
18 May 2018

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Sector
Purchasing
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation; our clients are currently looking for a Supply Chain Planner based at our client's prestigious facility in Leatherhead. This is a temporary role to start asap for a 12month period (strong possibility of extension), working a 36.25 hour week. This role is paying £37000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

About us!

We are on a mission to help people eat healthy and to reduce carbon footprint through the power of plants! If you would like to join us, read on!


Do you know your Kale from your Quinoa or the difference between a Flexitarian to a Regenerative Grazer? We are looking for top talent for an exciting new movement within the Food Industry.

On Friday 15th December, it was announced that we were to sell the Spreads business to KKR and the transfer of ownership is expected to take place in July 2018. KKR are committed to supporting the business' growth ambition, whilst continuing to follow responsible sourcing policies, including working towards the goal of sourcing 100 per cent sustainable palm oil by 2019.

Your Role

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will ensure that both supply and demand are coordinated efficiently and accurately, playing a key role within the overall coordination of order output on time and in full. The space for personal career development and increased responsibilities with this role are huge, as the level of ownership from an early stage, the challenging environment, along with a supporting leadership team, all contributes to fantastic learning opportunities.

Your Main Responsibilities:

  • Review, challenge and build volume 18 month forward forecast as part of Sales & Operations Planning process
  • Translate potential supply risks and ensure clear communication of these within the business
  • Obsolete management (avoidance); identify obsolete risks, initiate and follow through required actions to avoid obsoletes
  • Regular contact with Customer Account Managers to ensure accuracy of forecast and our ability to supply
  • Undertake monthly Demand and Supply Balancing reviews to ensure appropriate decisions are taken to manage forecast volatility, supply reliability and service risks.
  • Your Personal Power! At BCS we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven experience (4 years) in a similar role in Supply Chain
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong Interpersonal skills, including presenting and communicating with senior stakeholders

Culture

We are a highly entrepreneurial fast-paced team running a multi-billion Euro business across 60+ countries with the mind-set of a start-up! We are agile, creative, fast-to-market and obsessed with customers and consumers.

If you are an entrepreneur at heart and have a passion for winning, a strong understanding of the CPG business, and would like to join us, apply and speak to one of our Talent Matchmakers!

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

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CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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