Senior Planner (Supply Chain)

Hunter Selection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain industry is seeking a Senior Planner to enhance production scheduling and coordination with various teams. The role requires expertise in supply chain management, production planning, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

9% company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment is essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and adaptability skills required.

Responsibilities

• Improve production scheduling for optimal operations.
• Collaborate with Demand and Supply teams for alignment.
• Monitor stock levels and address shortages effectively.

Skills

Supply chain understanding

Production planning

Attention to detail

Strong planning skills

Effective communication

Tools

M3

Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Senior Planner (Supply Chain)

Cardiff

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + pension and more.

An exciting opportunity to join a successful, award-winning market leader, supplying high-quality products and trusted food products to some of the most iconic companies across the UK.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting salary from £40,000 - £45,000
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Refine systems and methods to continually improve production scheduling for optimal factory operations.
• Collaborate proactively with Demand and Supply teams to ensure alignment with the MPS signal and communicate deviations.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning on constraints affecting the MPS.
• Deputise for the Production Scheduling Manager during absences or holidays.
• Support day-to-day activities alongside the Production Scheduling Manager.
• Monitor stock levels and work with the demand team to resolve low stock issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions in the short term.
• Adjust to changes in customer priorities as needed.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to address delays or issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Good understanding of a supply chain environment.
• Experience in production planning.
• Key User in M3.
• IT skills, including Excel and MRP systems (e.g., Optimity).
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell.

If interested, please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices across the UK, specialising in permanent and contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note, due to high application volumes, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and qualifications match this position. No discrimination intended against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, we act as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.