Strategic Supply Chain Planner | SAP/Oracle & Logistics

Ips; St Helens; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension 4% employee + 4% employer

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness – Employee Assistance Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ips in St Helens is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join a busy team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage stock for production, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining system data (SAP/Oracle).

The role requires experience in MRP, planning and logistics, along with strong Excel skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with a salary of £32,000–£36,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management and MRP planning.
• Administrative experience in a fast-paced customer-driven environment.
• Proven knowledge of running MRP, planning, logistics and production supply.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, with a positive attitude.
• Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work using own initiative.
• PC literate with MS Excel and attention to detail.
• Strong focus on high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and order stock of ingredients and packaging to meet production needs.
• Expedite and delay orders as required.
• Communicate with customers about issues and manage expectations.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for call-off of components and packaging.
• Create and manage vision data including stock codes, BOMs, stocking levels.
• Coordinate all departments to ensure successful project launches.
• Schedule production planning with the Planning team and manage day-to-day logistics.
• Develop and maintain customer systems (SAP and Oracle).
• Organise logistics and book vehicles for the warehouse.
• Control purchase orders and ensure tight paperwork control.
• Perform stock reconciliations and report results.
• Participate in internal audits.

Skills

Stock management

MRP planning

Logistics

Communication

Customer service

Production planning

MS Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ips in St Helens is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join a busy team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage stock for production, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining system data (SAP/Oracle).

The role requires experience in MRP, planning and logistics, along with strong Excel skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with a salary of £32,000–£36,000 per year.