Planning & Supply Chain Lead

Connected Engineering; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Engineering is seeking a hands-on planning and supply chain professional to sit at the centre of the business. You will blend planning, procurement, warehousing and operations to keep the site running efficiently and on time, reporting to the Site Manager and collaborating with shift managers, production teams and customers.

The role offers exposure to export accounts, continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability responsibilities, within a well-regarded international

Qualifications

• 2 years' planning/supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills and experience with planning/stock systems.
• Hands-on, organized approach with customer focus.
• Collaborative, adaptable and capable of cross-department teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce effective production plans across multiple product lines and manage stock levels.
• Organize and manage the warehouse and roll pack process.
• Lead cycle counts and stock takes; control spare parts and stores costs.
• Procure raw materials and approve system orders for stores and spare parts.
• Liaise with customers including export accounts and prepare shipping docs.
• Support shift managers and contribute to 6S and continuous improvement.
• Act as site sustainability lead and coordinate UPS and waste collection.

Skills

Planning

Supply chain

Stock management

Customer liaison

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the centre of the business, part planning, part supply chain, part operations, for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a visible difference to how a site runs. You'll report directly to the Site Manager and work closely with shift managers, production and customers to keep the site running efficiently and on time.

The role sits with one of our key clients, a well-renowned international manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in the market.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing effective production plans across multiple product lines and managing stock levels against realistic customer requirements
• Organising and managing the warehouse and roll pack process
• Leading cycle counts and stock takes, and maintaining accurate, cost-effective control of spare parts and stores
• Managing procurement of raw materials and approving system orders for stores and spare parts
• Liaising directly with customers, including export accounts, to provide timely order confirmations and produce all shipping documentation
• Supporting shift managers and contributing to 6S, continuous improvement and wider production projects
• Acting as the site's sustainability lead, as well as coordinating UPS and waste collection scheduling

What our client is looking for:

• 2 years' experience in a planning/ supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong IT skills and confidence working across planning and stock systems
• A hands-on, organised approach with a genuine drive to deliver for customers and colleagues alike
• Someone who builds trust easily, adapts well to change, and works collaboratively across departments

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuinely varied role with real scope to influence how the site operates, from the shop floor to the customer relationship. Our client offers a stable, well-established environment within a highly regarded international manufacturing business, with a strong site culture built around collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.