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Planning Manager – Multi-Temperature Wholesale Organisation - £55K + Benefits My client is a leading... 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