Supply Planning Projects Executive

Job Title: Supply Planning Projects Executive

Location: Cumbernauld or Milton Keynes

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 x Office 2 x Home)

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! 

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

The Supply Planning Projects Executive will support the Supply Planning Projects Manager in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will play a key part in the Supply Planning team by assisting in the planning and execution of projects related to CapEx, New Product Development (NPD), and Evolution Product Development (EPD). The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal risk. This role is pivotal in supporting the supply chain function and contributing to the company's overall goal of delivering excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include...

As Supply Planning Project Executive your responsibilities will include;

• Project Support: Assist the Supply Planning Projects Manager in the planning and execution of various projects.
• Project Tracking: Monitor the progress of projects, identify potential risks or delays, and provide solutions to mitigate them.
• Documentation Management: Maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, meeting notes, and status reports.
• Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and provide regular updates.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the management of NPI processes, ensuring timely material availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Product Obsolescence: Assist in managing product obsolescence within agreed financial targets.
• Material Phase-In/Out: Help manage the phase-in and phase-out of materials to minimise waste and stay within budget.
• Supply Chain Representation: Represent Supply Chain in product launch meetings and project reviews, ensuring any updates, risks, and project statuses are communicated effectively.
• Risk Mitigation: Address risks through contingency planning, proposing solutions to the Supply Planning Projects Manager and other stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and adhere to company project standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing sites, warehouses, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to drive performance improvements.
• KPI Achievement: Ensure departmental KPIs are met by aligning actions with strategic objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze data to identify root causes of issues and resolve them in a timely and effective manner.
• Project Leadership: In some cases, take full responsibility for managing supply chain projects through to completion.

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• FMCG Planning Experience:Experience in end-to-end supply chain management within a similar FMCG environment is highly desirable
• Project Management Knowledge: An understanding of project management methodologies would be beneficial.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A focus on driving efficiency and process improvement.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams to achieve favorable outcomes,
• Numeracy & Analytical Skills: Strong skills in managing, analysing, and interpreting complex data.
• Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with confidence.
• Self-Starter: Enthusiastic, proactive, and results-oriented with a bias for action.
• IT Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets management and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel Requirement: maybe required (max 4 per calendar year)

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Up to 33 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Peppy Health
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development

And much more! 

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Latest closing date for applications is 18th December 2024.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!