Supply Planner

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing production plans and managing the short-term supply of finished goods inventory to ensure product availability. The role ensures that supply plans align with project timelines, supporting the successful execution of promotional and product launch activities. In addition, the Supply Planner proactively manages supply constraints to minimize business impact while maximizing opportunities for sales growth and customer fulfillment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage supply planning master data, manufacturing master data, supply network data & calendars
• Maintain close communication with the production schedule and materials planners to update the view of key bottlenecks/constraints for production as well as any risks to production
• Work closely with site teams to monitor variances in production and align on corrective actions
• Collaborate with in-market planner to ensure forecasts, market trends, potential issue and inventory levels in markets are accurate and have been reflected timely.
• Lead SCIM discussion to resolve supply issues with focus on stock outs, potential stock outs and supply risks.
• Participate in IBP/S&OP meetings (SRMs) to highlight constraints in a timely manner.
• Run RCCP; base on the capacity and financial impact to review the proposed RCCP with required stakeholders & capture R&O for actions. Create scenarios and evaluate capacity feasibility.
• Review proposed supply plan with logistics and release for execution. Run and Validate MPS with sites/CMOs and release for execution.
• Create a deployment plan and generate transfers. Monitor stock in DCs and trigger any orders where required.
• Manage seasonal planning and campaigning with the sites and market. Align on stock allocation by market in a constraint scenario.
• Metrics: Inventory, Service

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3 years +) in supply planning within the FMCG industry or a related field, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques, familiarity with statistical tools such as SAP, Oracle, O9, PowerBI, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge in 2nd language will be an advantage
• Digital Literacy

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in managing a complex multi-sourced SKU portfolio and Order Book Management
• Demonstrated experience in managing supply issues and finding and proposing solutions to mitigate service disruption.
• Demonstration of understanding of using planning parameters to improve service and inventory levels.
• Proactive in analysing root causes and proposing alternative solutions
• Disciplined in approach to tasks and good attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Note to candidates

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