Manpower are currently seeking an interim Project Supply Chain Planner to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

We are looking for an experienced innovation planner who has a very strong growth mindset and a can-do culture of doing what it takes to win. We're looking for someone who thrives in balancing brand, consumer, customers, with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth of the current perimeter.

As an Innovation Planner, you will play a crucial role in Innovation Planning process, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision through the delivery of innovation projects taking into account information from key stakeholders (Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Customer Development).

There will be plenty of opportunities to work on new initiatives/experiments across supply chain as well as business functions as Elida evolves into bigger company

Key responsibilities include the following:

• End-to-end execution of Innovation Planning Team Strategy
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Customer Development to incorporate key innovation plans into the market
• Defines and develops network activities, innovation planning process and ensures delivery of key supply chain activities on time in full
• Ensures agile delivery of ideas into launch - through a test launch and scale up.
• Responsible to deliver OTIF projects with incremental turnover and margin improvements
• Works closely with the planning teams for planning activities for any change management related
• Ensure the SKU portfolio is regularly reviewed ensuring we address delist, margin improvement or volume/MOQ correction
• Works closely with all SC functions to ensure delivery of SC related activities on time in full as part of the network
• Support process hygiene and lead technology transformation where relevant

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance or supply chain management but not essential
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Innovation Planning, Supply Planning, Demand Planning or an R&D innovation focussed role
• Demonstrated conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Be comfortable working in an environment where process is still being established
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy
• The ability to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organization and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience building networks/timelines for projects
• Experience in project management
• Strong Excel Skills
• Experience with SQL and/or PowerBI an advantage

Holborn working environment:

• Bike Storage
• Café
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.