Customer Supply Manager

At Britvic, we’re on a journey to become the most dynamic, creative and trusted soft drinks company in the world. Britvic is one of Europe’s leading players in the FMCG market providing household favourites like Pepsi, Robinsons, Fruit Shoot, 7up and J2O plus a growing portfolio of premium brands combining a strong heritage and innovation across our brands. With a strong position both in UK, Ireland and internationally, we are looking to build on our success with an ambitious growth plan. As our organisation continues to grow, it is critical that we find new ways to create value for our customers.

Our purpose is to make life's everyday moments more enjoyable, for customers, consumers and partners and employees around the world. To do this, we need to be a dynamic, creative and trusted company that represents and respects the diverse values, voices and needs of everyone that enjoys our soft drinks. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of Britvic and we have set an ambition to be a truly inclusive organisation where our workforce mirrors the richness of the markets we operate in and communities we serve.

We will succeed in our mission to create a Britvic which values people and planet, just as much as performance – a Britvic we can all be proud of.

About the Role:

To manage multiple customer groups taking responsibility for the short & Long term forecast and customer Supply Chain related activities / initiatives. Responsible for delivering our strategic agenda with our key customers and for the relationship with customer forecasting contacts

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

FMCG supply chain or commercial experience

Ability to influence key stakeholders

Full understanding of  the S&OP process

Customer experience

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all supply chain end to end responsibilities, driving improved customer service, availability and forecast objectives. Responsible for the forecast, customer relationship and cost to serve objectives with the customer. Aligned to the internal customer management team for the account (CDM / BDM), and responsible for managing the supply chain relationship within ‘One Britvic’. Delivery of NPD and channel number.

Manage the short term operational forecast window

Manage Britvic’s forecast process with Customer Management and our Customers

Influence beyond the forecast window, ensuring Transitional period and period fix forecast is robust and within timelines

Manages forecast within agreed S&OP governance process

Support improved availability via customer reporting tools

Manage daily reporting and monitoring of stocks

Develop good relationships with forecast contacts in customer

Collaborate with the Coordinator team to improve processes and align on service

Provide accurate and timely forecasting data to support key decision making processes

Work with Logistics CDM to regularly evaluate customer “CTS Profile” data to optimise supply chain

We’re committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees – in fact, this is at the heart of our company culture and values, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.