Strategic Supply Planner | Supplier Performance & POs

Lyreco; Dawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

2 volunteering days

Grow Our Own Talent Programme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Career break after 3 yrs

Sports & Social Club

All Work to Company Values

Job summary

Lyreco is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage a group of suppliers, monitor SSL, and collaborate with the Head of Planning to drive performance and implement corrective actions. The role includes placing orders, tracking deliveries, and analyzing backorders to prevent future issues.

The ideal candidate will have SAP SCM experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and excellent negotiation abilities. This position emphasizes a fast-paced environment and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relations and evaluating service levels.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of Planning to manage suppliers and SSL.
• Monitor supplier improvement plans and follow up as needed.
• Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze root causes of backorders and implement improvement actions.
• Handle supplier litigation and plan returns as required.
• Work with SAP Supply Chain modules to support operations.
• Maintain intermediate Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stock management

SSL evaluation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lyreco is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage a group of suppliers, monitor SSL, and collaborate with the Head of Planning to drive performance and implement corrective actions. The role includes placing orders, tracking deliveries, and analyzing backorders to prevent future issues.

The ideal candidate will have SAP SCM experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and excellent negotiation abilities. This position emphasizes a fast-paced environment and stakeholder communication.