Sysco (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain team as a Customer Supply Planning Manager on a 12 month contract basis, working closely with key customers, sales teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage demand changes, improve forecasting accuracy and minimise supply chain risk.
Our role is offering hybrid working from our Ashford office, so you must be within a commutable distance to Ashford.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a customer-facing role and a Supply Chain position, ideally within a retail, foodservice or FMCG environment. We are looking for someone with strong stakeholder management skills who can build collaborative relationships, challenge constructively and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
You will have experience analysing data and forecasts, be comfortable managing multiple priorities, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, is essential, alongside experience using an ERP system. Previous involvement in projects is required, while knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies or Six Sigma would be advantageous.
At Sysco everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco and we recognise that Sysco can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 74,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
