Senior Supply Planner, 6 months FTC
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Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that's ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.
What your role is
You will be accountable for execution of market supply planning strategy including service, inventory and DDF (waste) ownership for specific brand/country combinations within Europe (UK, IR, FR, IB). Also, operationally lead the market supply team, be the first point of escalation before the UK&I and FRIB Supply Planning leader.
Owns market supply planning for the network/markets in scope including product availability management, inventory strategy definition and stock optimization. Owns supply chain interface between cluster supply chain and upstream (plants/ESC) supply.
You will need to ensure timely and cost effective of replenishment of stock based on Demand insights and close collaboration with market and Factory supply chain teams. This will help minimise shortage risks and proactively communicate risks to Sales and Customer Collaboration.
Manage the stock policy & shelf life to ensure service and reduce product waste; while measuring, tracking and analysing supply chain key performance indicators including ownership of action plans to drive performance improvements
What you will bring to the team
You will have around 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years in Supply Planning. Be a quick thinker and learner, able to demonstrate operational skills across supply chain.
Knowleable in SAP with a continuous improvement mindset, able to communicate effectively across teams with a procative approach.
Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be a bonus.
What you get from us
- A Certified Great Place to Work, Certified Best UK Workplace and Best Workplace for Wellbeing, Development & Women
- Flexible and employee-focused work culture
- Equal Employment opportunities
- Competitive package with benefits
At General Mills, we are committed to recruiting ,retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. Come and be part of our team's journey. Hungry to Shape the Future.