Senior Supply Chain Planner - Hybrid, Inbound & Inventory

Zebra-Technologies; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with matched 7%

Private medical and dental coverage

Annual bonus based on performance

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Bourne End, UK, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner to orchestrate end-to-end inbound planning and logistics with global suppliers. The role is hybrid: three days in the Bourne End office and two days remote, supporting a multinational planning team.

You will own product portfolio performance, drive inventory health, improve forecast accuracy, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other regions to resolve constraints and enable smooth product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in demand planning or supply planning.
• High degree of ownership with attention to detail and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Experience managing external suppliers and/or logistics providers.
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for data; advanced Excel required.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming supply by tracking, prioritising, expediting shipments, and negotiating delivery schedules to align with efficiency and demand.
• Proactively manage inventory health by reviewing slow-moving and non-moving stock, optimising safety stock, and reducing excess/obsolescence risks.
• Act as the central owner for a defined product portfolio; develop and execute end-to-end supply strategy across lifecycle.
• Take ownership of portfolio performance to improve on-time shipments, forecast accuracy, and inventory turns.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and global planning teams to mitigate constraints and support new product introductions.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Ownership

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Oracle Fusion DM Cloud

Job description

Zebra Technologies in Bourne End, UK, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner to orchestrate end-to-end inbound planning and logistics with global suppliers. The role is hybrid: three days in the Bourne End office and two days remote, supporting a multinational planning team.

You will own product portfolio performance, drive inventory health, improve forecast accuracy, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other regions to resolve constraints and enable smooth product