End to End Planner

ABOUT US

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

THE ROLE

The E2E Planner within Imperial Brands’ Global Supply Chain hub, would be key point for end to end planning becoming a competent and reliable partner for our factories and/or markets. 

We are looking for Challengers, Thinkers and those who are willing to think outside the box to take part in transforming the planning processes. We want to take the product availability to the next level supporting an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. A specific key focus will be to ensure high product availability in Imperial Brands markets, accurate inventory levels and optimal assets utilization to ensure low impact on total supply chain cost.

Reporting to the End to End Planning Team Manager, they will be responsible responsible for one of key areas - DRP&Inventory, Operations Planning or Materials Planning. We are offering an unique opportunity to join an innovative team, with flexible working hours and a hybrid work policy - 50/50 office vs home based on a monthly basis.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and coordinate distribution and production requirements for one of the areas, depending on the role: Material Planning, Operations Planning, DRP & Inventory Management.
• Drive collaboration with materials suppliers, manufacturing plants and cluster teams with diverse international and professional background,
• Balance supply and demand in assigned part of Imperial Brands network, proactively identifying shortages/unbalances situations, and initiating corrective actions,
• Following product lifecycle processes including Phase in-Phase out, new product launches and network planning changes to maximize availability and prevent obsolescence,
• Take active part in E2E Supply Chain Hub creation and drive value with continuous improvement of current and new processes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• University degree (BA or MA), preferably linked to Supply Chain, Business, or technical major,
• Experience in Supply Chain Management, Planning Execution, Supply Network Planning or Distribution Requirement Planning.
• Language skills: Excellent verbal and written English as English is our business language. As we are a global business, any additional languages such as Spanish, German, French would be highly beneficial.
• Great analytical and digital skills and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders and teammates with multicultural background.
• Willingness to learn and discover new solutions, passion for driving improvements.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.