Senior Demand and Supply Planning Lead (SandOP)

We are partnering with a global, market-leading sustainable packaging and manufacturing enterprise in their search for an Senior Demand and Supply Planning Lead (SandOP). This is a 6-month temporary role (covering paternity leave) based in London, offering a hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office) and a salary up to 80,000 per annum for the right person.The Role:Sitting within the international Supply Chain and Planning organisation, you will play a pivotal role in driving the 1-3 month tactical Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle across European paper sourcing operations. Acting as an overarching business partner rather than a transactional demand/supply planner, you will translate complex data into actionable insights, challenge underlying planning assumptions, and facilitate decision-making across cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:Tactical IBP Facilitation: Coordinate and lead monthly tactical IBP cycle meetings (1-3 month horizon), highlighting supply risks, capacity gaps, and strategic alignment opportunities.Business Analytics and Insights: Run scenario analyses and performance evaluations, translating raw monthly data into clear, data-driven recommendations for executive stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement and Challenge: Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams-challenging assumption accountability and ensuring plan alignment.Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current planning workflows, ..... full job details .....