Job title: IBP Manager

Location: Hull

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

We opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. 2025 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!

What’s involved?

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager is a pivotal role that involves leadership and operational management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Jacksons organisation's supply chain and business planning processes. This position requires a deep understanding of cross-functional coordination, driving the development and implementation of IBP strategies to align with the company's goals. The IBP Manager collaborates closely with various departments, Innovation teams, commercial units and supply chain, to ensure world-class execution of the IBP process. Key responsibilities include improving key performance indicators, managing inventory levels, and facilitating advanced planning systems. The role demands strong analytical skills to demand and capacity constraints, ensuring Jacksons is well-positioned to meet the demand signal and operational challenges.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To deliver operational excellence to ensure Jacksons and Lottie Shaw’s Bakery are our customers’ preferred supplier.
• Design and implement an IBP Process across the whole Jacksons and Lottie Shaw’s Business.
• Participate in the development of statistical models to optimise required stocks without negatively affecting customer service levels.
• Review and analyse the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand.
• Notify Scheduling and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
• Communicate with Manufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates.
• Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issues.
• Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams’ input.
• Analyse and upload timely and accurate periods of 18 months’ forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings.
• Review, store, and backup final adjusted and unadjusted statistical forecasts and supply plans.
• Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and IBP processes.
• Measure, control, and improve IBP plan accuracy through clearly defined metrics.
• Lead network optimisation process to mitigate costs and maximise service.
• Develop capacity simulation processes to run sensitivity analysis for growth.

You will:

• Have excellent communication skills, and be able to communicate across all levels in the business
• Strategic and tactical thinking
• Strong organisational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organisation
• Excellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.

Those who know you would describe you as:

• Excellent communicator
• Detailed
• Organised
• Driven
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to understand the bigger picture
• Strong team worker

 Qualifications:

• Planning/scheduling experience within an FMCG environment is essential
• Previous implementation of a S&OP/IBP process history
• Previous use of ERP systems would be a distinct advantage
• Relevant Supply Chain qualification; either attained or working towards
• Oliver Wight experience or training

Live and Breathe Jacksons Values:

Expert

• We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we’re always learning, and we make sure we learn together!

Care

• We look after each other. We’re friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.

Passion

• Since 1851, we’ve been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We’re passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.

Ambition

• We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We’re not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.

Grounded

• We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team’s success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you’ll find us.

Job commitments

Hull – Derrignham Street

Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Why Jacksons?

In return for your commitment as an IBP Manager with us you will receive:

• Competitive hourly rate paid every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!