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This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the planning function, acting as the link between Sales, Procurement, Operations, Inventory, and Compliance teams to ensure the business is equipped to meet current and future demand.\nReporting to the Group Head of Operations, you will take ownership of network planning, forecasting, inventory strategy, capacity planning, and operational performance. 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