Uki Supply Planning Lead - Uxbridge, United Kingdom - General Mills

General Mills

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Uxbridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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, Pillsbury, Jus-Rol, 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 everchanging, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are _
_hungry to shape the future._

Job Description:

What your role is

Accountability for execution of market supply planning strategy including service, inventory and DDF (waste) ownership for specific brand/country combinations (UK and Ireland).

Manage a supply planning team of 5 direct reports including all key people management associated tasks. Drive continuous improvement plan within supply planning capability.

Key Responsibilities

Manages a team of supply planners including coaching, development and succession planning.
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
Ensures timely and cost effective of replenishment of stock based on Demand insights and close collaboration with market and Factory supply chain teams
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
Measure, track and analyze supply chain key performance indicators including ownership of action plans to drive performance improvements
Drive continuous improvement activities within supply planning discipline
Owns delivery of service (CFR), DDF (waste) and inventory in line with respective targets

What you will bring to the team

Minimum 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years in Supply Planning
Demonstrated ability to lead
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Continuous improvement mindset
Learning agility
Proactive approach

What you get from us

A Certified Great Place to Work, Certified Best UK Workplace and Best Workplace for Wellbeing & Women
Flexible and employeefocused 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.