What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planning Manager position at Hartmann Young?
Hartmann Young is partnered with a leading US-based contract manufacturer in the dietary supplement sector to appoint a Supply Chain Planning Manager.
This is a critical role responsible for leading the end-to-end planning function across demand planning, master production scheduling, and material planning — ensuring reliable product availability, optimised inventory, and operational efficiency within a highly regulated nutraceutical manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), aligning customer demand with production capacity, raw material readiness, and supply constraints.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading demand, master scheduling, and material planning to align customer requirements with manufacturing capability
- Owning and governing the Master Production Schedule in partnership with the Master Planner
- Driving cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams
- Ensuring GMP, FDA, and food safety compliance within all planning processes (lot control, FEFO/FIFO, shelf-life management)
- Managing ERP planning master data (BOMs, routings, lead times) to ensure accuracy and operational readiness
- Establishing inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital and obsolescence risk
- Supporting new product launches and commercialisation planning readiness
- Leading or contributing to the S&OP process, providing forward-looking supply and demand visibility
- Driving KPI-led performance improvements across OTD, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and inventory turns
- Coaching and developing planning team members
We are seeking a supply chain leader with 5–8 years’ experience within nutraceuticals, food, or CPG manufacturing, including managerial experience and strong ERP/MRP capability. A working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and expiry-based planning is essential.
This role requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, service-driven manufacturing environment.
For a confidential discussion:
📩 abi.braithwaite@hartmannyoung.com