SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGER

Shape the Future of Supply Chain Planning at One of the UK's Leading FMCG Businesses

At DCS Group, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading manufacturers, distributors and supply-chain partners for fast-moving consumer goods.

For over 30 years, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognised brands, helping them grow through outstanding supply chain expertise, innovative solutions and exceptional customer service.

Operating across Sales & Distribution, Manufacturing, Export and Co-Packing, we continue to invest in our people, our systems and our future.

We're now looking for an experienced Supply Planning Manager to lead our integrated planning processes and play a pivotal role in ensuring the right product is available at the right time, in the right place.

 

Why Join DCS Group?

✅ Play a key role in shaping business-wide supply chain decisions

✅ Lead and develop planning professionals

✅ Influence inventory, forecasting and customer service performance

✅ Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Sales, Manufacturing and Operations teams

✅ Career development opportunities within a growing business

✅ Family-owned culture with an entrepreneurial spirit

✅ Free Breakfast Every Day

✅ Subsidised On-Site Café

✅ Staff Shop Discounts

✅ Medical Cash Plan

✅ Contributory Pension Scheme

✅ Life Assurance

✅ Cycle to Work Scheme

✅ Wellbeing Support & Eye Tests

✅ Free On-Site Parking

✅ Company Social Events

 

The Opportunity

This is much more than a planning role.

As Supply Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and continuously improving DCS's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand, supply and operational capacity remain aligned.

You'll play a critical role in balancing customer service, inventory investment and operational efficiency while driving improvements in forecast accuracy and supply chain performance.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll transform data into actionable plans that support growth and help keep our supply chain running at its best.

This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing decisions and making a measurable impact.

What You'll Be Responsible For

 

Planning & Forecasting

✅ Leading and continuously improving the S&OP process

✅ Developing accurate demand and supply plans

✅ Managing forecasts for promotions, seasonal peaks and new product launches

✅ Supporting product lifecycle planning, including the management of obsolete SKUs

✅ Ensuring stock levels remain aligned to customer demand and business objectives

Supply Chain Performance

✅ Monitoring inventory, forecasting and service performance

✅ Driving improvements in forecast accuracy

✅ Managing stock availability while controlling inventory costs

✅ Supporting improvements in distribution and operational efficiency

✅ Monitoring key metrics including OTIF, inventory levels and supply performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

✅ Working closely with Commercial, Sales, Manufacturing and Operations teams

✅ Acting as a key link between customer demand and operational capability

✅ Resolving supply and demand challenges proactively

✅ Building strong relationships with suppliers, customers and logistics partners

✅ Ensuring business planning decisions are data-driven and commercially focused

 

Leadership & Development

✅ Leading and developing Supply and Demand Planning teams

✅ Coaching team members to enhance capability and performance

✅ Driving a culture of continuous improvement

✅ Supporting succession planning and talent development

✅ Encouraging collaboration, accountability and operational excellence

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded planning professional who thrives on analysing data, solving problems and influencing business performance.

You'll be someone who can see the bigger picture while remaining detail-focused, with the confidence to challenge, collaborate and drive positive change across the organisation.

 

Essential Skills & Experience

✔ Experience within Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or S&OP

✔ Strong analytical and numerical skills

✔ Excellent problem-solving capability

✔ Experience managing inventory and forecasting processes

✔ Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

✔ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

✔ Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

✔ Ability to influence decisions at all levels of the business

✔ Customer-focused and commercially aware mindset

✔ Resilient and adaptable approach within a fast-paced environment

Desirable

⭐ Experience using Sage or a similar ERP system

⭐ FMCG, manufacturing or supply chain experience

⭐ Experience leading planning teams and driving process improvements

Build Your Career With DCS

At DCS, we believe great planning drives great performance.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a growing FMCG business, influencing critical decisions that impact customers, suppliers, operations and commercial success.

You'll join a supportive team environment where ideas are encouraged, achievements are recognised and career development is actively supported.

Ready to Take Supply Planning to the Next Level?

If you're an experienced planning professional looking for a role where you can influence strategy, improve performance and help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Join DCS Group and help drive the supply chain that powers some of the world's most recognised brands.

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