🚀 Team Lead Supply Planning

Overview

Supply Planning Team Lead - Food & Beverage

Location : Kehl, Germany

Industry : FMCG / Food & Beverage

Function : Supply Chain - Supply Planning

Level : Team Lead (3-5 years' experience)

I'm currently supporting one of the fastest-growing food and beverage brands globally as they continue to scale their European operations. This is a newly created Supply Planning Team Lead role based in Strasbourg, offering the opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving supply planning performance across the European network. You'll lead a team of three and report directly to the Head of Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supply planners, fostering a high-performance culture
• Manage end-to-end supply planning across multiple markets in Europe
• Align supply with demand forecasts to ensure optimal product availability
• Oversee capacity planning and production scheduling in collaboration with manufacturing sites
• Optimise inventory levels to balance service, cost, and working capital
• Partner closely with S&OP, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams
• Support the implementation of planning tools and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of supply planning experience within the FMCG or food & beverage industry
• Experience leading or mentoring small teams
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English is essential; French or German is a strong advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business on a steep growth trajectory, where you'll have the autonomy to shape processes, lead a team, and make a tangible impact from day one.