Supply Chain-Planer:in

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) Shipley is seeking a mid-senior Supply Planner to ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans and production schedules.

You will generate and update supply plans, collaborate with demand planning, sales and production, coordinate with suppliers on delivery dates and lead times, monitor KPI, and participate in cost-efficiency initiatives while managing risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, economics, business administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of planning experience and ERP/advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• To ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans.
• Generate and update supply plans based on latest forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams such as demand planning / sales / production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status. To follow up on any delays or issues.
• Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management.
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting
• Proactive Risk management

Skills

Data analysis

Trend identification

Decision making

Supply chain understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Economics / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Supply Planner

Operations

Shipley, England, GB Mid-Senior level Full-time ID: 23950

Description

• To ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans
• Generate and update supply plans based on latest forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams such as demand planning / sales / production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status. To follow up on any delays or issues
• Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting
• Proactive Risk management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in planning fields, Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes and inventory management
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions