Company Overview

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

Key Purpose Statement

The Supply Planning Executive is responsible for the day-to-day planning activity in the preparation and communication of the Brewery 13wk replenishment plans as well as the creation of brewery collection orders ensuring compliance of these orders by the breweries to deliver expected stock availability.

In addition, the role will manage the interdepot planning process for a portfolio of skus, as well as effective planning of reworked skus

Key Accountabilities

• Execute all the daily processes in an accurate and timely manner, defining and managing appropriate daily management systems are in place to manage accurate supply
  • Create and manage the daily stock and planning reports
  • Create and manage the purchase orders on SAP.
  • Manage SAP EDI brewery interfaces or complete manual updates as required.
  • Confirm direct delivery allocations, timings, and updates to Customer Supply Planning from breweries.
  • Confirm daily brewery loading schedule with the International Logistics team

• Negotiate and ensure full and timely delivery of orders to customer satisfaction with breweries, Customer Service and Logistics, considering the balance required between service and cost to serve.
• Work with Supply Chain colleagues and in the manufacturing facilities to ensure orders are available for collection from the brewery.
• Work with manufacturing site Supply Chain colleagues to ensure the correct product is supplied in the correct quantities, weights and configurations.
• Ensure all master and transactional data elements are accurate per SKU to ensure accurate and timely planning and execution.
• Ensure accurate completion of purchase orders from brewery in order to finalise financials and ensure accurate collection and delivery information is maintained.
• Liaise with the finance team and breweries to correct any delivery discrepancies.
• Communicate exceptions to any of the relevant processes in a timely and proactive manner
• Work with Primary Distribution to define, plan and execute co-packing plans to support customer service
• Manage the IDT planning process for a portfolio of skus across a complex network of plants and 3PLs. Ensure service levels are maintain across locations by planning and holding the right inventory levels based on demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all processes

Master Data Management

• Responsible for SKU creation in SAP of all new materials.
• Ensure on-going maintenance in system for any product updates.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders throughout any updates and ensure that the process in its entirety is completed.

Experience Required

• Degree is desirable, preferably in a relevant area
• Preferable to have supply planning, sales, and operational planning experience in an FMCG environment
• Advanced Excel for reporting and analysis
• A background and understanding of planning tools and systems, knowledge of SAP, Adaptive Planning and SO99 being advantageous
• Customer or supplier relationship management experience

Asahi Inclusion

We are determined to create a business that is as diverse as the world around us, reflecting the communities we reach and the people we serve.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone's right to be their true selves at work, at home, and in public.

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 create an environment that encourages our colleagues to be courageous in their individuality, and to know that whoever they are and whatever their circumstances, they belong without having to conform.

*Health Cash Plan (Employee only) (Included in Benefits Allowance for FTC employees) *25 days holiday (can buy up to an extra 5 days) *Life Assurance (4 x basic salary) *£520 per year to spend on products and a 20% discount on beer, soft drinks and merchandise *Pension: Core: Two for One match (3% employee, 6% employer) Optional: Additional One for One match (up to extra 2%)