Planning Co-Ordinator

Innospec Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemicals company is seeking a Supply Planning Coordinator in Crewe, England. The role involves managing the entire supply planning process, from scheduling production to raw material procurement. Candidates should be strong communicators with analytical skills and a basic understanding of supply planning. Flexibility in working hours and remote options are available, making this a balanced work opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

20% working from home

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills.
• Eager to learn and thrive in a global business environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production to meet customer demand.
• Replenish raw materials and finished goods across European sites.
• Resolve supply issues in coordination with the Customer Service team.
• Monitor stock levels and manage aged/damaged inventory.
• Support planning processes through data analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

As a Supply Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply planning process – from production scheduling to raw material procurement and inventory management. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure that stock levels are maintained, production continues smoothly, and customer orders are fulfilled on time. This role plays a critical part in balancing supply and demand across global and regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production to meet customer demand, optimising batch sizes and raw material use.
• Replenish raw materials and finished goods across European sites.
• Liaise with the Customer Service team to resolve supply issues and provide solutions.
• Monitor stock levels, ensuring safety stock targets and aged/damaged inventory are effectively managed.
• Support broader planning processes through data analysis and reporting.
• Assist the Planning Manager with ongoing improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with good analytical and Excel skills.
• Eager to learn and grow within a global business.
• Proactive in problem‑solving and solution‑finding.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently or within a team.
• Basic knowledge of supply/demand planning or S&OP is desirable.

Innospec is a global speciality chemicals company providing sustainable solutions to our customers. We pride ourselves on our talent, drive and expertise to guide our customers to success in highly competitive markets with our fast‑response work ethic.

We're looking for a motivated individual to join our Planning team within the Supply Chain department at Innospec. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our global operations, helping to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities across a portfolio of assets in the Performance Chemicals business.

Supply Chain is central to how we deliver excellent customer service and respond quickly to change – setting us apart in a competitive global market.

You'll have the opportunity to manage your work‑life balance as we offer 20% working from home, plus flexible start and end times between 7 am and 7 pm, working Monday‑Friday, 7.5 hours per day.