Head of Planning (FMCG)

• Head of Planning - FMCG
• Location: London
• Sector: Food Manufacturing
• Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Alexander Steele Recruitment-is partnering with a leading food manufacturer in London to recruit a-Head of Planning.

This is a critical leadership role within a business operating in a-high-volume, extremely fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are looking for a hands-on planning professional who can lead from the front, make decisions at pace, and drive performance across the entire planning function.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will have responsibility for-Production Planning, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning, ensuring the business can meet customer demand while maximising service levels, production efficiency, and inventory performance. You will also lead and develop a-large planning team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning function across Production, Demand, and Supply Planning.
• Manage and develop a large planning team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
• Own the S&OP process and drive alignment between Commercial, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure production plans are optimised to meet customer demand while maximising factory efficiency.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, stock management, and service levels.
• Identify and implement planning process improvements to support business growth.
• Provide planning insights, reporting, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

About You

• Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Strong background across Production Planning, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
• Experience managing and developing large teams.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being visible within the operation and working closely with key stakeholders.
• Able to thrive under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• This is an on-site role, 5 days per week in London.
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are an experienced planning leader looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a growing food manufacturing business, we''d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alexander Steele Recruitment.