We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

This will require full time onsite working in the view to move into a hybrid working pattern.

About the role

The Supply Planner will manage the On Time replenishment of a portfolio of products for their Depot.  They will be responsible for the delivery of products from suppliers into our warehouse.  Replenishment will be based on forecasts and aligned with the recommended order files.  They will have full accountability for the Customer Availability KPI and all activities related to the attainment of this KPI.  They will play a pivotal role in reducing stock age write offs and managing warehouse capacities at the depot.  They will work closely with the Supply Planning Community, Inventory Analyst, Demand Planning and Depot Teams.  They will build strong, influential relationships with suppliers, ensuring the best outcome for each transaction.  They represent a key link between the Supply Planning Department and the Depot, as both a representative and the primary contact point for In Full for the Depot.  They will also represent their Depot’s needs and requests when participating in meetings with the Supply Chain Team and they will implement process improvements for Supply Planning Department within their Depot.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain, plan and replenish indicated portfolio of products based on deliveries schedules & forecast
• Manage the parameters of the portfolio & planning tool (Bin levels, MOQ’s, Order Multiples, Lead Time, Stock Age Risks, etc)
• Key KPI: In Full, supported by availability and inventory KPIs (inc. Stock Age Risks)
• Raise and manage purchase orders to our warehouse following established processes
• Manage uplifts returns to suppliers (Planning & relationships)
• Establish strong relationship with suppliers in cooperation with Inventory Controller, Depot Teams, Demand Planning, Commercial and Product Data departments
• Constantly liaise with Goods in / Operational Teams & Inbound receipt query resolution
• Pro-actively communicate any items at risk of impacting customer service
• Feedback on any unfulfilled demand root causes
• Perform tasks as requested by Manager
• Ownership of all stock queries (IF) for the Depot

About You

• Effective communications
• Analytical, numerical and sound judgement
• Supplier Relationships Management
• Team player / collaborator
• Driven self-starter, comfortable with taking accountability
• The ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Proven track record of achievement in a planning role (supply or demand planning)
• Experience of the GB drinks industry is a preference
• A working knowledge of the Supply Chain process

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.   

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.  

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.   

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.  

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.  

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/