Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk

Asahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing > 12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.com

Supply Planning Manager

The Supply Planning Manager’s critical purpose is to develop and lead the Supply Planning team, supporting professional growth and continuously improving how the department works, whether this is efficiency or business KPIs. 

The Supply Planning Manager will work closely with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and brewery peers to ensure delivery of a supply plan that enables production and delivery of finished product in line with customer and business metrics (performance and cost). This is a key role within the Supply Chain operations with 5 direct reports and a total team of 9, providing a great opportunity to display your coaching and leadership skills. As the gatekeeper of stock availability you also will have opportunity to engage with and influence stakeholders from across the business and with exposure to Excom members. 

Key accountabilities

• Managing, coaching, and developing a team of 5 Supply Planners. 
• Providing full support for the team for their day-to-day operation, assisting with planning priorities, decision making, problem solving and as a first point of escalation.   
• Lead on key projects and process improvements to drive a continuous improvement agenda. 
• Participate in and provide supply chain support for a range of cross functional projects including the NPD process.  
• Represents the Supply planning function in the S&OP process
• Monitor product sales performance & recommending action. 
• Communication of potential at risk or low stock position to the rest of the business
• Identify aged stock risks and create plans to stop it becoming a write-off cost whilst fixing the root cause. 
• Liaise with Purchasing to determine appropriate supplier contracts & services. 
• Agree annual Keg Capital Budget and once agreed, ensure keg population remains adequately covered without exceeding cycle times and capital budgets

Experience required

• Proven experience in a similar supply chain role, preferably in the drinks industry, with a solid understanding of production processes 
• Experience working within an operational/manufacturing environment essential. 
• Experience of hands-on Planning and Stock Control – prepared to roll their sleeves up and dive into the detail 
• Experience of using a modern ERP planning system, ideally with exposure to implementation 
• Change management experience 
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing people, with a sympathetic managerial style 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record for delivering results on large, cross functional, international milestone projects 
• High degree of computer literacy required 

Key attributes of the successful person 

• Good level of Excel  
• Proven organisational & prioritisation skills 
• Problem solving skills  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload, good planning and organisational skills and an ability to operate independently. 
• Disciplined approach to work including the ability to work under pressure to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines. 
• Hands-on and proactive with a positive “can do approach”. 

What We Offer

• Private Pension
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Beer Allowance

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.