Supply Planner

Job Title: Supply Planner
Location: Rugby
Job Length: Fixed Term
Working Hours: 37.5
Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available 
Private Medical options
Life Assurance 
Company bonus scheme
Access to 24/7 GP services
Enhanced pension contribution
Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.
 
With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the Role

Lead the day-to-day management of manufacturing planning across operational factory sites and co-pack suppliers to deliver optimized customer service while driving maximum supply chain efficiencies. This pivotal role connects demand planning, site operations, and procurement teams to ensure seamless production flow, inventory optimization, and waste reduction. The ideal candidate will balance analytical planning expertise with strong stakeholder management skills to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing network.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production plans that optimize product availability while maintaining efficient inventory levels across the Britvic portfolio
• Lead and present at operational review meetings to ensure alignment between short-term demand forecasts and manufacturing capabilities
• Collaborate with the Availability Manager Group to maximize direct customer deliveries and reduce internal transport movements
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders to ensure forecast understanding, risk mitigation, and contingency planning
• Spearhead focused improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and reduce overall costs
• Lead logistics and operational planning projects that deliver measurable waste reduction and efficiency gains
• Maintain and update master data to ensure robust production planning and scheduling

Experience and Key Attributes

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain operations, with ERP and SAP R3 knowledge preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel proficiency for complex data analysis
• Technical supply planning expertise including stock modeling, master data management, and performance reporting
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate changes through detailed planning and balanced decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and situations
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional environments while meeting deadlines
• Business or Operations qualification preferred, with minimum educational requirement of 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.