The supply chain and Demand Planner will work across all our divisions in the business to ensure that we meet our internal and external customers' demands on time, accurately and in full. They will coordinate, organise and manage all the logistics involved in the production and distribution processes for the company. The supply chain manager will oversee the entire life cycle of a product, the flow of goods and services from raw materials to final products. Working closely with all divisions within the company to ensure we have efficient and cost-effective operations. Creating accurate sales forecasts to enable the production team to have the required dry goods and finished product availability to meet demand and that we have the required space to store our products. The role requires 6 key priorities to initially implement, develop and embed: Improve inventory visibility, stock accuracy in all locations, managing storage space within our network. Using Business Central to adopt a fast, flexible pipeline planning system. Use real-time analytics to measure volatility of demand. Build on our existing forecasting models to create accurate supply and demand. Diversify suppliers to balance flow and improve procurement methodology. Demand management from forecasting through to production planning. Requirements
This role requires previous Supply Chain, Planning, Warehouse and Inventory Management experience. Have a full, clean driving licence and have own transport. Ability to travel between sites mainly Rochester and Luddesdown. This role is working a 5 over 7 shift pattern. Flexibility on start and finish times upon request and as required. A flexible, can-do attitude and ability to embrace change. Ability to work under pressure and with rapidly changing priorities. An Advantage
Experience and/or interest in the wine industry and Vineyards. An understanding of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. An understanding of the requirements for international import and export of goods. Experience using Microsoft Business Central. MCIPS accredited. Benefits
Be part of an exciting and disruptive English Sparkling wine producer that has the ability and aspirations to become the largest in the UK. Training and an opportunity to develop a range of skill sets. Regular company socials and events. Generous staff discount. Career development.
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