Planning Manager in Gloucester, South West

Gloucester

permanent, full-time

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Gloucester, South West

Gloucester, in Gloucestershire, is a cathedral city with a strong economy based on aerospace, advanced manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The city is home to major employers in aviation engineering, including firms linked to nearby aerospace hubs, as well as insurance and service providers. Gloucester’s location along the M5 makes it a strategic point for logistics and commuting to Cheltenham, Bristol, and Birmingham. Local industries also include public services, healthcare, and education, with NHS trusts and schools among the largest employers. Job opportunities in Gloucester range from skilled trades and engineering roles to IT, administration, and customer service. Ongoing regeneration of the docks and city centre has strengthened both employment and tourism. For professionals, Gloucester offers career diversity, good transport links, and access to the Cotswolds, making it a desirable place to live and work.

About FMCG

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) covers everyday products such as food, drink, toiletries, and household items. The sector is fast-paced, with careers in supply chain, production, marketing, and sales. Employers range from global giants like Unilever and Coca-Cola to niche brands and local producers. FMCG careers suit candidates who thrive in dynamic environments where consumer trends and innovation drive demand. Opportunities exist at all levels, from graduate schemes to senior management, offering stability, progression, and international career paths.

Planning Manager – Multi-Temperature Wholesale Organisation - £55K + Benefits

My client is a leading multi-temperature wholesale organisation with a fantastic reputation across the UK.

They are seeking a Planning Manager to join their team. The successful Planning Manager will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning for a fast-paced FMCG wholesale operation. You will own the end-to-end planning cycle, balancing availability, freshness, and working capital while supporting strong service levels to customers.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Planning Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Own demand forecasting across categories and channels; translate insights into actionable supply plans.
Lead S&OP/IBP cadence, aligning Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
Optimise inventory (DOH, availability, waste/obsolescence) across DCs and suppliers.
Develop replenishment strategies for high-volume, short shelf-life SKUs.
Manage supplier planning, MOQ constraints, lead times, and capacity risks.
Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, data quality, and KPIs.
Build and lead a small planning team; coach and develop talent.
Produce clear executive reporting and scenario analysis.

The Ideal Planning Manager Candidate:

5+ years planning experience within multi-temperature food, FMCG, or wholesale sectors.
Proven leadership in demand/supply planning and S&OP.
Strong analytical capability; advanced Excel and experience with ERP/APS systems.
Commercial mindset with a track record of improving service and inventory turns.
Confident stakeholder manager; able to influence cross-functionally.
Experience with short shelf-life or high-SKU environments is highly desirable.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com