Category Planner - Central Hub (Maternity cover)
Core
Drive strategy and execution for category management in Home Care, optimizing supply chain performance, cost-efficiency, and availability.
Role type
Senior Category Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supply chain strategies, demand forecasts, and optimized stock levels for Home Care products.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Home Care / Supply Chain
Required skills
Demand forecasting, supply chain planning, cost analysis, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), SAP/S4, EDI, project management
Preferred skills
Global supply chain context, new product launch integration, continuous improvement practices
Technologies
SAP/S4, EDI, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with business targets; oversee demand forecasting and supply performance; analyze category spends to drive cost reduction; monitor and optimize stock levels across sites and channels; ensure accurate processing of supply chain transactions; lead risk management and contingency planning; track KPIs and report insights to stakeholders; collaborate cross-functionally for new product launches; drive process improvements using Lean or Six Sigma.