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Head of Category Planning
Danone —Chiswick
- £90,000 - £105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Analytics
- Employee discount
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Head of Strategic HR & Advisory
Reading Borough Council —Reading
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Ecotone —Camberley
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XPS Pensions Group —Reading
- Full-time
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WWF —Woking
- £31,394 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
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Business Account Manager - Discounters
KP Snacks —Slough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
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Associate Director, Internal Communications and Engagement
CSL Seqirus —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
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The White Company —London
- Continuous improvement
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- Employee discount
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Procter & Gamble —Weybridge
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Wireless Logic mdex GmbH —Reading
- Hybrid work
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Job Planning and Revalidation Administrator
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Basingstoke
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Supporter Engagement Manager (FTC)
WWF —Woking
- £38,709 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Annual leave
1d
Junior Buyer
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- Full-time
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Senior Digital Channels Analytics Manager
WWF —Woking
- £45,167 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
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- Annual leave
Senior Category Development Manager - Boots
Reckitt —Slough
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance

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Head of Category Planning

Danone -
Chiswick

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£90,000 - £105,000 a year
3 hours ago

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Performance management
Change management
Continuous improvement
Risk management
Change leadership
Supply planning
Leadership
Team motivation leadership

Full job description

Short Intro and About the Job :

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2026. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them? For more information on our Danone Impact Journey click HERE.

Role Purpose:

The Head of Category Planning is accountable for end-to-end planning performance for selected North Europe categories, combining direct responsibility for Demand Planning and the coordination of Supply with broader leadership of category planning execution.

Acting as a performance, orchestration and capability leader, the role ensures robust cross-functional decision-making, alignment between commercial ambition and operational execution, and measurable impact on service, cost, inventory, waste and growth delivery.

The role operates as a key category planning leader within the North Europe Planning, connecting the IBP/S&OE rhythm with category priorities, supply constraints and business trade-offs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Category Planning Performance

Own end-to-end planning performance across multiple categories, ensuring excellent service, availability and business results within a multi country organisation (MCO).
Drive planning readiness for innovation, portfolio changes and business transformation initiatives.
Identify and manage risks, leading recovery plans when service or supply is impacted.

Drive Integrated Demand & Supply Planning

Lead the demand planning process, ensuring robust assumptions and high-quality forecasting.
Align demand, supply and logistics teams to deliver achievable and responsive category plans.
Translate market insights, risks and opportunities into clear recommendations and actions.

Enable Business Decision-Making

Act as the key planning partner across Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement and Operations.
Provide data-driven scenarios that support prioritisation and executive decision-making.
Strengthen planning governance, discipline and cross-functional collaboration.

Optimise Service, Inventory & Cost

Balance customer service, inventory, cost and waste targets to deliver sustainable business performance.
Lead mitigation plans during supply constraints, shortages and operational disruptions.
Drive productivity, simplification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead & Develop the Team

Coach, develop and inspire a high-performing Category Planning team.
Establish clear standards for planning excellence and performance management.
Champion digital capabilities, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

About You:

We would like you to demonstrate your following key skills:

Experiences

Significant experience in Supply Chain, Planning or Operations leadership roles.
Experience leading multiple distinct categories across complex multi-country organisation (MCO) with diverse stakeholders.
Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, S&OE and IBP processes.
Experience in complex FMCG or consumer goods environments.
Proven record of leading teams, developing talent and influencing senior stakeholders.

Core Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking
Scenario-based decision-making
Stakeholder management and executive influence
Coaching, capability building and change leadership
Resilience and clarity in ambiguity

Salary Bracket: £90,000 - £105,000

About Us, We offer and What's next:

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

We believe in the benefits of working both in the office hub and at home. Time in the hub enhances community, problem solving and innovation, while home working supports focus, learning and wellness.

Our hybrid working framework is designed to help you perform your role in the most efficient way. Your manager will guide how you split your time between home and your nearest hub, based on your role and business needs.

The aim is to support you in doing your best work, while creating connection moments that matter.

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more.

Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 16th August, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.

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