P2P Supply Chain Planner

Confidential; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Learning & development

Mentorship

Global exposure

Inclusive culture

Sustainability initiatives

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group is seeking a P2 P Planner in Warwickshire to manage order planning and fulfilment across a portfolio of key customer accounts. You will coordinate with manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales and finance to maximise product availability and deliver an excellent customer experience.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and knowledge of SAP.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, Key Account Support or a related business function.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of order management activities for a portfolio of key customer accounts, balancing standard processes with specific customer requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales and finance teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Work closely with customers, sales teams and logistics operations to maintain strong product availability and support consumer demand.
• Ensure supply plans align with customer forecasts, agreed service targets and promotional activity.
• Utilise SAP and Excel to analyse data, generate reports and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively plan and communicate delivery requirements with third-party logistics providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, increase availability and optimise logistics costs.
• Manage and resolve delivery discrepancies, implementing effective solutions while balancing service levels and cost considerations.
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Take ownership of customer enquiries and proactively manage issues through to resolution.
• Act as a trusted representative of the business, developing a strong understanding of products, customers and market requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer focus

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

No specific degree required

Supply Chain / Logistics qualification beneficial

2+ years relevant industry experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Role- P2 P Planner

Location: Warwickshire
Reporting to: P2 P Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented P2 P Planner to join a dynamic supply chain team based in Warwick. This role is responsible for managing order planning and fulfilment activities across a portfolio of key customer accounts, ensuring products are supplied efficiently and cost-effectively.

Working closely with manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales teams and finance functions, you will coordinate end-to-end supply activities to maximise product availability and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesOrder Planning & Supply Coordination

• Take ownership of order management activities for a portfolio of key customer accounts, balancing standard processes with specific customer requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales and finance teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Work closely with customers, sales teams and logistics operations to maintain strong product availability and support consumer demand.
• Ensure supply plans align with customer forecasts, agreed service targets and promotional activity.
• Utilise SAP and Excel to analyse data, generate reports and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Delivery Management

• Proactively plan and communicate delivery requirements with third-party logistics providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, increase availability and optimise logistics costs.
• Manage and resolve delivery discrepancies, implementing effective solutions while balancing service levels and cost considerations.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Take ownership of customer enquiries and proactively manage issues through to resolution.
• Act as a trusted representative of the business, developing a strong understanding of products, customers and market requirements.

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, Key Account Support or a related business function.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business requirements.

Qualifications

• No specific degree is required. Applications are welcomed from individuals with a range of educational and professional backgrounds who can demonstrate strong analytical ability, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• A qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or a related discipline would be beneficial.
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant industry experience or an equivalent qualification.

What's on Offer

Salary £30,000-£33,000

• Structured onboarding and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Regular coaching and mentorship.
• Exposure to a global and fast-paced business environment.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where diversity is valued.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community initiatives.
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.