Hybrid Supply Chain Planner: Data-Driven & AI-Enabled

Halma plc; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halma plc is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner for its UK operations, ideally near Slough with hybrid work opportunities. You will manage MRP requirements, purchase orders, supplier performance and stock targets, while driving improvements through data and automation.

Close collaboration with Production, Engineering and Finance is essential. The role emphasises proactive risk management, supplier relationship building and the adoption of AI-driven tools to enhance planning accuracy and

Qualifications

• Experience in supply-chain planning, material planning or purchasing within manufacturing.
• Good practical understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, with close attention to dates, quantities and system accuracy.
• Strong supplier-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively, work independently and follow actions through to completion.
• Confident challenging suppliers and escalating issues professionally.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and learning new systems.
• A practical grasp of AI and how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can improve planning, reporting and administration

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP requirements and maintain accurate planning and purchasing data.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, call-offs and supplier acknowledgements.
• Identify shortages and supply risks before they affect Production, and drive recovery actions.
• Manage inventory and blanket-order requirements to prevent stock-outs and support stock targets.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage delivery, quality and commercial performance.
• Drive supplier recovery plans and support the closure of non-conformances.
• Communicate risks, actions, owners and deadlines clearly to relevant teams.
• Prioritise urgent issues and escape early when support or a decision is required.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance.
• Improve supply-chain processes through better use of systems, data, AI and automation

Skills

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP understanding

Excel & data analysis

Supplier management & communication

Prioritisation & independent work

Supplier challenges & escalation

New tech adoption

AI tools (Copilot, Power BI)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Halma plc is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner for its UK operations, ideally near Slough with hybrid work opportunities. You will manage MRP requirements, purchase orders, supplier performance and stock targets, while driving improvements through data and automation.

Close collaboration with Production, Engineering and Finance is essential. The role emphasises proactive risk management, supplier relationship building and the adoption of AI-driven tools to enhance planning accuracy and