Supply Planner

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk

Asahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing > 12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.com

Supply Planner

Key purpose

Managing the end-to-end supply planning of third-party wines and spirits. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, timely purchase ordering, and efficient stock movement to meet customer demand and peak trading periods. The position involves continuous process improvement, proactive issue resolution, and close coordination with vendors and warehouses to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency.

Key accountabilities

• Product Portfolio Planning: Plan a portfolio of Wines and Spirits to meet and exceed agreed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
• Inventory Management: Manage current and projected inventory levels to ensure goo stock availability and adherence to storage capacities. Plan medium to long-term stock builds for peak periods (Christmas, Easter, bank holidays, etc.) Pro-actively managing any stock outs/service level issues to minimise business impact.
• Purchase Order Generation: Generate Purchase Orders (POs) based on lead times, delivery parameters, and ordering requirements (MOQs).
• Pro-actively managing any stock outs/service level issues to minimise business impact
• Inter-Depot Delivery Scheduling: Propose and verify delivery schedules for inter-depot movements on a daily/weekly basis
• Depot Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with depots to minimize costs and ensure service levels are met.
• Product Quality Management: Address product quality concerns with suppliers, driving corrective actions and managing the claims process
• Supply Constraints Communication: Clearly communicate supply constraints and root causes, enabling effective decision-making for resolutions.
• SKU Delisting Management: Identify and recommend SKUs for delisting due to complexity, stock risks, or MOQ issues.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to the replenishment process.
• Slow-Moving Stock and Shelf-Life Management: Monitor stock levels, flag slow movers, and manage shelf-life issues.
• Warehouse Liaison: Liaise with warehouses to schedule the delivery of products.
• Invoice Query Resolution: Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure timely payments to vendors.

Experience required

• Preferably experienced in supply planning, sales, or operational planning within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
• Advanced Excel skills for data reporting, analysis, and modelling
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns, connect trends, and derive actionable insights
• Familiarity with MRP systems, ideally SAP
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of planning and reporting

Key attributes of the successful person

• Strong Communication Skills: Clearly conveys supply constraints, delivery schedules, and quality concerns to internal and external stakeholders for efficient resolution.
• Relationship Management: Builds strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers, depots, and warehouses to drive service excellence and minimize costs.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple product lines, schedules, and processes simultaneously, especially during peak periods.
• Problem Solving: Quickly identifies the root causes of issues and develops practical solutions, particularly in areas like service-level recovery and product quality concerns.
• Process-Oriented Mindset: Continuously looks for opportunities to streamline and improve supply chain and replenishment processes
• Systems Proficiency: Comfortable working with MRP systems (e.g SAP) and advanced Excel tools for forecasting, order management, and reporting.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.