Distribution Requirements Planner - Henson Way, Kettering

Vacancy Details

Full time  - Permanent

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We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful. 

 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Salary

£22,000 to £23,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

 Permanent contract - 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am–5pm with flexibility required to do rota’d weekend working and possibility of some on-call.

Job Description

A position has arisen, based at its Distribution Centre in Kettering, for a Supply Chain Distribution Requirements Planner within a leading FMCG organisation, responsible for development of distribution plans & associated production requirements from factories to end-markets, ensuring sufficient inventory available to meet customer demands throughout network, including new product launches & promotional campaigns.

 

ROLE:

• As Distribution Requirements Planner within this leading FMCG, currently driving significant change and development across Supply Chain Management, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering finished goods replenishment plans by calculating replenishment requirements across all levels of primary supply chain, on weekly basis, based on demand plans.
• Maintaining finished goods stock levels across consolidation warehouse as per inventory policies set for storage location / SKU.
• Create distribution model & deployment plans for new / adjusted product launches / promo campaigns are set.
• Analysing tolerances for supply alerts.
• Ensuring availability of timely & accurate information of replenishment requirements & deployment plans for rest of weekly planning processes.
• Contributing to regular reviews of inventory policies for finished goods, and at storage location / SKU level.
• Identifying potential inventory liabilities / issues & escalate for resolution.
• Ensuring distribution plans provides high product availability whilst maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Preparing reports on Inventory planning data.
• Maintaining relevant planning data in SAP to facilitate accurate planning.
• Aligning distribution plans across Demand Function, and be aware of all product requirements - ensuring smooth transition during project changes.
• DRP (Distribution Requirements Planner) representative for key end markets - preparing overviews of plans to provide forward visibility to key functions within supply chain, working across numerous cross-functional teams.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain planning team - ensuring transparent planning information flow.
• Escalating supply issues to end market supply / distribution planners.

Skills

• Demonstrable experience within Supply Chain Planning, preferably across Distribution
• Industry experience within an FMCG organisation highly advantageous
• Knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain management process, including: procurement and planning with a sound appreciation of Best Practice
• Strong analytical, planning, communication and influencing skills
• Strong system knowledge (SAP, Excel)
• Have the ability to make and take responsibility for day-to-day decisions
• Be adaptable, flexible and self-motivated  to achieve targets
• Be a completer finisher
• Demonstrate using Company values

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement is 35 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to one year’s salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.