Production​/Supply Planner | THG Nutrition

Production / Supply Planner | THG Nutrition

Division

Location

UK, Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

THG Nutrition is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands:
Myvegan, My vitamins and MP Activewear. We want to be the world’s most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and to empower those who want more.

Everything we do is in-house – from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics – meaning we’re perfectly positioned to deliver on our vision and lead a fast-moving, global industry. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition movement forward.

The planning function plays a key role in supporting one of the largest sports nutrition brands in the world, ensuring that products move efficiently through the supply chain. Within this area, there is significant opportunity to take ownership of critical processes and drive meaningful improvements that enhance overall performance. The team is responsible for all aspects of supply chain planning and operates with a strong sense of collaboration, creating an environment where individuals can contribute across a wide range of interesting and impactful projects.

You will be responsible for generating weekly production plans accounting for sales demand, raw material availability and production capacity. Collaborating with factory managers to analyse and forecast output requirements for labour, operational and capacity planning.

• Maximise product availability through generating weekly production plans directly affecting the business’s sales capability.
• Work closely with factory management to review performance on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and improve production efficiencies through detailed batch planning.
• Provide feedback to the supply planning team regarding raw material requirements and form part of the decision‑making process for allocation of raw material shortages.
• Collaborate with Operations Planning, NPD Planning and Production Finance to meet mutual goals.
• Form part of a continuous improvement agenda for processes affecting the supply chain team.

• Strong numerical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel (SQL is desirable).
• Background in supply chain, B2B, or commercial operations.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and maintain attention to detail.
• Supply chain/commercial background desirable.
• An understanding of ecommerce desirable.

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym.
• Access to our on‑site physio.

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our…