Lead Supply Planner

As Lead Supply Planner for Food on the Move (FOTM) and Hospitality, you'll not only manage complex supply challenges but also play a key leadership role, deputising for the Supply and Demand Manager when needed and acting as a trusted advisor across the cluster. You'll influence strategy, coach others, and lead critical planning activities that keep our supply chain agile and efficient. If you're looking to develop leadership capability and make a real difference in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

• Coach and mentor Supply and Demand Planners, providing guidance on complex issues and supporting their development.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance and performance targets are met.
• Lead coordination of peak supply planning and deputise for the Supply and Demand Manager when required.
• Act as the conduit between compliance teams and planners to implement system and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement by influencing strategies and sharing best practice across the supply chain.

• Experienced in supply planning within a fast-moving environment, with strong analytical skills and Excel expertise.
• A natural leader who can coach and support others while managing complex challenges.
• Highly organised with a strategic mindset and the ability to anticipate and prioritise effectively.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, able to build collaborative relationships across multiple teams.
• Resilient, proactive and passionate about food, with a 'can do' attitude and commitment to M&S values.

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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