Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Job Summary
We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Global Supply Chain Planning Manager to join our high-performing team. In this newly created role, you will play a critical part in designing and executing a robust, data-driven supply chain location strategy that supports revenue growth, margin improvement, and inventory efficiency across our global network. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Product, this is a high-impact, standalone role with the opportunity to influence global planning decisions and collaborate with senior stakeholders across logistics, demand planning, product, and commercial teams, as well as other key functions.
What’s in it for you
- A chance to lead a global planning and location strategy that will shape the future of our supply chain operations
- Autonomy to create change and deliver real impact in a business on a growth journey
- Exposure to complex, multi-echelon networks and a wide variety of internal stakeholders
- Work for a business with ambitious FY26 goals and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture
- Hybrid and flexible working options, plus travel opportunities to visit global warehouses and key partners
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including development opportunities
The ideal person will have
- Deep experience in multi-echelon, global supply chain planning, ideally across multiple warehouse locations
- Strong background in inventory optimisation and network design
- Proven ability to analyse complex data sets and translate them into actionable commercial strategies
- Familiarity with Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes
- Experience using supply chain planning tools such as Logility, Connexus, SAP, or similar platforms
- Ability to influence and collaborate across global and cross-functional teams
- Skilled in presenting findings and insights through dashboards and visual tools (e.g. Power BI)
What you will be doing
- Develop and formalise a Global Supply Chain Planning & Location Strategy that optimises cost, margin, working capital, and sustainability goals
- Analyse network utilisation and drive a hybrid warehousing approach based on data-led decisions
- Lead the Sales and Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process and enhance forecast accuracy using predictive tools and market intelligence
- Design and manage planning processes to ensure inventory is stocked in the most profitable and cost-effective global locations
- Collaborate closely with demand planners, buyers, logistics, and product teams, ensuring strategy execution aligns across the organisation
- Build business continuity plans and scenario models to mitigate supply disruption risks
- Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives
What we are looking for
We’re seeking someone who brings both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You’ll need to be confident working in ambiguity, highly analytical, and commercially astute. You’re comfortable working independently and thrive when influencing across teams to get buy-in for long-term planning decisions. Experience across global supply chains, especially in designing location strategies, is critical for success in this role.
Work Experience
- Significant experience in global supply chain planning, ideally in large, matrixed organisations
- Proven track record in developing and delivering location/network strategies
- Experience leading or heavily contributing to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) processes
- Background in using advanced planning and forecasting systems (Logility preferred)
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to tell a story with data
- Comfortable presenting to senior leaders and influencing change
- Experience in industries with complex or global distribution models (not limited to electronics)
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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