Strategic Supply Planner — Hybrid, Pension & Forecasting

Morgan Ryder Associates; Bamber Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

On site gym

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Supply Planner to manage purchasing, supplier relationships and stock availability across a key product category. The role focuses on ensuring on-time purchasing and delivery, optimising stock levels and maintaining high customer service levels.

The role requires strong purchasing and procurement experience, excellent Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working, an on-site gym, and pension are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience of forecasting, stock management and purchase orders.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and supplier-management skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently, prioritise and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and purchase orders in line with demand and forecasts.
• Forecast demand and manage stock levels and availability.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including Far Eastern suppliers.
• Coordinate container bookings and liaise with freight forwarders.
• Monitor supplier lead times, deliveries and potential supply issues.
• Work with Marketing on new product forecasting and launches.
• Support product re-sourcing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving purchasing and supply-chain processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Forecasting

Stock management

Excel

Supplier management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Supply Planner to manage purchasing, supplier relationships and stock availability across a key product category. The role focuses on ensuring on-time purchasing and delivery, optimising stock levels and maintaining high customer service levels.

The role requires strong purchasing and procurement experience, excellent Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working, an on-site gym, and pension are provided.