Supply Chain Planner

ProARecruitment; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner for a world-class manufacturing organisation in Buckinghamshire. This permanent role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £42,000. Responsibilities include managing global sales orders, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting production planning. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in similar roles and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £42,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Group pension and life assurance

Private medical insurance

End-of-year performance-related bonus

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar supply chain planning role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage global sales orders in line with production schedules and SLA requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless order fulfilment.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production planning.

Skills

Oracle

Excel

Outlook

Global communication

Capacity planning

Education

A Level Standard (or equivalent)

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

This client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join a highly experienced supply chain team within a world-class manufacturing organisation. Based in Buckinghamshire, this permanent full-time role offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary of up to £42,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Reporting to the Master Scheduler and wider management team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth allocation of global sales orders. You will collaborate closely with Customer Service, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams to uphold strict SLA compliance and deliver on-time schedules across international markets.

Main Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage global sales orders in line with production schedules and SLA requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless order fulfilment
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production planning
• Utilise Oracle, Excel, and Outlook to manage capacity planning and order processing
• Liaise extensively with global clients, maintaining high standards of communication
• Analyse forecasts and trends to optimise supply chain performance
• Support purchase order management and MRP system accuracy

Key requirements

• Educated to A Level Standard (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar supply chain planning role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and production scheduling
• Proficiency in Oracle, Excel, and Outlook
• Can demonstrate experience in global communication and capacity planning
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a professional, articulate and resilient approach
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and purchase order processes
• Analytical mindset with a focus on high-volume, high-value order management

Benefits

• Salary up to £42,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Group pension and life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• End-of-year performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Excellent career development and ongoing training
• Unfortunately, this client does not offer employment sponsorship