Planning Administrator

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working on offer

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Planning Administrator to support daily operations in a manufacturing setting in Manchester. The role focuses on inventory planning, data analysis, forecasting, and reporting to enable informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and a track record in inventory management and manufacturing environments. This temporary, full-time position offers hybrid working and an early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, stock control, or supply chain analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Advanced Excel skills including reporting, data analysis, and data manipulation.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining data accuracy in supply chain processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, materials planning, and stock optimisation.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and supporting inventory reduction or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning and scheduling systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory planning through data analysis, forecasting, and stock reviews.
• Identify risks related to shortages, excess stock, and demand changes.
• Maintain planning parameters and provide reporting to support decision-making.
• Review surplus, obsolete, and slow-moving stock and identify reduction opportunities.
• Track inventory reduction activities and report on progress and risks.
• Support stock reviews and inventory performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory data within business systems.
• Produce regular KPI, inventory, and performance reports.
• Assist with system improvements and process enhancements.
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality teams.
• Communicate inventory priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a data-driven approach to inventory management and planning.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Stock control

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional teams

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

As a Planning Administrator in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the planning team. This temporary role involves handling administrative tasks to ensure everything runs efficiently and on schedule.

Client Details

An organisation operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Description

• Support inventory planning through data analysis, forecasting, and stock level reviews.
• Identify risks relating to shortages, excess stock, and demand changes.
• Maintain planning parameters and provide reporting to support decision-making.
• Review surplus, obsolete, and slow-moving stock and identify reduction opportunities.
• Track inventory reduction activities and report on progress and risks.
• Support stock reviews and inventory performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory data within business systems.
• Produce regular KPI, inventory, and performance reports.
• Assist with system improvements and process enhancements.
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality teams.
• Communicate inventory priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a data-driven approach to inventory management and planning.

Profile

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Stock Control, or Supply Chain Analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and data manipulation.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining data accuracy within supply chain processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, materials planning, and stock optimisation principles.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and supporting inventory reduction or continuous improvement initiatives would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning and scheduling systems is desirable.

Job Offer

• An hourly pay rate dependent on the level of experience.
• A 3-month temporary position offering flexibility.
• Hybrid working on offer.
• Full time opportunity.
• Early finish on Fridays.