Supply Chain Planning Lead

About the Role

Were excited to be recruiting for a newly created Supply Chain Planning Lead role within our Central Planning team at Pilgrims Europe.

This is a high-impact office-based role in Uxbridge aligned to Pilgrims Europe way of working where collaboration visibility and cross-functional partnership help drive faster decision-making stronger development and better business results.

The role will focus on developing robust data-driven supply plans across our food manufacturing network balancing service cost capacity inventory and operational performance.

Youll work cross-functionally with operations logistics agriculture procurement finance and planning teams to drive smarter decision-making through optimisation tools scenario modelling and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges influencing stakeholders and operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain data-driven supply planning and optimisation models
• Run scenario analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Translate business data into clear planning assumptions and actionable insights
• Support S&OP S&OE and long-term planning cycles
• Improve planning processes KPI tracking and data quality across the network
• Collaborate closely with factories logistics agriculture procurement and finance teams
• Communicate risks constraints and planning recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain planning systems and processes

What Were Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience within food manufacturing meat FMCG or supply chain planning
• Experience using supply chain planning / optimisation tools
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving or low-maturity environments
• Advanced Excel dashboard reporting and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with scenario modelling and data-driven planning
• Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Supply Chain Engineering Mathematics Agriculture or similar
• Experience working with supply chain planning and optimisation systems

Why Join Pilgrims Europe

At Pilgrims Europe were building smarter more connected supply chains that support the future growth of our business.

Youll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee discount platform and retail benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing international business
• Exposure to cross-functional teams across planning operations logistics agriculture and finance
• Opportunities to influence and improve large-scale supply chain operations
• A collaborative culture built around Ownership Determination and Continuous Improvement
• The chance to make a real impact through data-driven decision making and optimisation

Apply Now

If youre passionate about supply chain optimisation data-led planning and driving operational performance wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of supply chain planning at Pilgrims Europe

Pilgrims Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland including Fridge Raiders Rollover Denny Richmond Oakhouse and Moy Park alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork lamb and chicken working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals snacking ranges added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrims Europe we combine 20000 of the best people in the industry united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality most delicious and innovative food which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK Moy Park Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.