Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

5 days ago


Lutterworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Britvic Full time

At Britvic, we're a leading manufacturer of great-tasting soft drinks with a presence in over 100 countries. We strive to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow by embracing innovation and evolution while staying true to our heritage.

Job Overview

This role plays a pivotal part in managing stocks within the GB network, ensuring the right products are held in our factories to meet production demands at the lowest cost. You'll have day-to-day ownership of stock levels at each Britvic site, working closely with warehouse, transport, and customer teams.

Main Responsibilities
  • Effectively manage stock movements across the network
  • Maintain accurate system data to inform supply chain decisions
  • Validate deployment systems and manage exceptions to optimize stock movements
  • Take ownership of site/role responsibilities defined by the Team Leader
  • Drive site forecasts to ensure optimal stock holdings
  • Develop and implement site stock holding rules to balance days cover and space
  • Manage order-sourcing models to reduce costs
  • Support operational constraints through regular communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Promote cost reduction by proactively managing short-dated stock run-out and optimizing stock movements
  • Support exception management, including day-to-day deployment system maintenance
  • Collaborate on process development to align with changes to the Britvic network
Requirements
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is essential
  • Strong analytical skills are required
  • Experience with demand & supply planning tools (e.g., SAP) is preferred but not necessary
  • Familiarity with FMCG industry practices is beneficial
Key Behaviors
  • Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across the business
  • Collaborate effectively individually or as part of a team
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for delivering results
Qualifications

Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

End-to-end supply chain experience

12+ months' experience in planning systems in a customer-facing role

A competitive salary of around £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.



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