Site Supply Chain Planner

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner to take ownership of critical operations in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role involves coordinating production materials from suppliers to the shop floor, ensuring delivery performance, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of lean logistics. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive efficiency and success in supply chain operations.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension

25 days holiday

Option to buy more holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong data analysis skills with SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for production continuity.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Data Analysis

Lean Logistics

Production Planning

MRP Systems

Kanban

Tools

ERP Systems

Access

Job description

Site Supply Chain Planner

Warrington, Cheshire

Automotive Tier 1,

Onsite with flexible start and finish, not a hybrid role.

Excellent basic, Enhanced company pension, 25 days holiday, option to buy more.

No sponsorship for overseas candidates with no UK working visa.

Are you ready to take ownership of critical supply chain operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Supply Chain/Material Planner to lead the coordination of production materials from supplier to shop floor.

What You'll Do: You'll be at the heart of operations-planning, organising, and driving the flow of materials to meet production demands with precision. Working cross-functionally, you'll ensure delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency across the board.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials from suppliers to meet production schedules
• Monitor supplier performance and drive action to resolve delivery arrears
• Minimise costs of urgent or special transports through effective planning and supplier coordination
• Support inventory accuracy and reconciliation efforts, including root cause analysis
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while safeguarding production continuity
• Configure and optimise ERP (SAP) settings for planning and control
• Determine optimal delivery batch sizes to balance cost and flexibility
• Review and align supplier logistics agreements during project phases
• Convert sales and operations plans into precise material requirements (MRP)
• Share forecasts with suppliers and confirm their capacity to meet demand
• Issue updated delivery schedules and monitor supplier execution and responsiveness
• Drive the execution of contingency plans where needed
• Lead inventory cycle counts and perform variance analysis

What You'll Bring:

• Strong computer and data analysis skills, especially in SAP, Excel, and Access
• Hands-on experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Solid understanding of lean logistics and lean production concepts
• Proven track record in production planning, scheduling, and materials control
• Deep familiarity with MRP systems in complex manufacturing setups
• A working knowledge of quality systems, OEM standards, and business processes
• Expertise in JIT and Kanban-based logistics systems

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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