Supply Planning Manager

Karro

  • Livingston, West Lothian
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
The RoleWe are seeking a skilled and driven Supply Planning Lead to take ownership of translating customer and commercial demand into clear, executable supply plans across a regional network. This role plays a critical part in aligning strategic plans with site-level scheduling, enabling strong performance, capacity utilisation, and service delivery.This is a key opportunity for a confident planner with experience in FMCG environments to lead continuous improvement and collaboration between demand, procurement, and operations.AutoReqId4761BRCompanySofina FoodsHours of WorkFull-timeThe Ideal Candidate
  • Proven experience in production or supply planning within FMCG or fast-moving environments
  • Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
  • Ability to adapt plans based on real-time business changes or opportunities
  • A collaborative approach, with confidence working across functions (planning, procurement, operations)
  • Understanding of operational capacities and the impact of demand variability
  • Drive for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and performance
  • Strong coordination and communication skills, with a proactive mindset
Company InformationSofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.Why Sofina Foods?
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, values-led organisation
  • Drive change and influence key planning processes
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Online benefits hub
  • Life insurance & pension scheme
  • On-site parking and canteen
  • Health & wellbeing programme
ScheduleMonday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift, Day ShiftSalaryCompetitive SalaryEqual OpportunitiesSofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAs Regional Supply Planning Lead, you will:
  • Develop and maintain robust, informed supply plans for the region you support
  • Collaborate with site planning and operations teams to overcome capacity constraints and improve line efficiencies
  • Understand and track run rates, product specifications, provenance, and welfare requirements at site level
  • Act as the link between demand planning, procurement, and daily site scheduling, ensuring upstream and downstream alignment
  • Partner with procurement teams to plan effectively for meat, ingredients, packaging, and logistics resources
  • Continuously review planning systems and processes, identifying CI opportunities to drive efficiency and performance
  • Support site schedulers with plan vs actual feedback and improve forecasting accuracy, including yields and trim/residuals
  • Enhance internal material supply quality, supporting improved demand alignment and carcass/grade utilisation
  • Build capability across planning pillars and support cross-team understanding and development
SummaryBridge the gap between demand and delivery, ensuring effective planning, execution, and operational alignment across multiple manufacturing sites.

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