Supply Chain Planner

CIPS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage the flow and availability of traded goods across UK sites. The role involves replenishment planning, supplier coordination, and alignment of stock with demand while controlling costs.

It is based at Bristol sites with a hybrid pattern (two days on site weekly) and standard Monday–Friday hours. You will work with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and use MRP tools to ensure material availability, while supporting new product launches and

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP) and MRP tools.
• Strong inventory management techniques including safety stock and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day replenishment of traded goods across UK sites.
• Review supply and usage data to spot shortages or slow-moving items.
• Set and maintain inventory planning parameters like safety stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers to plan inbound deliveries.
• Support product launches and phase-outs with minimal disruption.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement improvements.

Skills

ERP SAP

MRP tools

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

UK Driving Licence

Problem solving

Relationship building

Tools

SAP

MRP software

Excel

Job description

We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry., This role is about managing the flow and availability of traded goods across Etex's UK sites, ensuring we keep the right products in stock to meet demand whilst controlling costs and working capital. You'll develop and execute replenishment plans working closely with suppliers and teams across the business to balance product availability, customer service, and inventory investment. You'll be based at our Bristol manufacturing and head office sites, working hybrid (minimum two days per week on plant or in the office) with occasional travel to other UK locations. You'll work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with flexibility around your start and finish times.

• Manage day-to-day replenishment of traded goods across all UK sites, keeping stock levels aligned with demand and working capital targets.
• Review supply and usage data to spot potential shortages or slow-moving items before they become problems.
• Set and maintain inventory planning parameters like safety stock levels to match demand, lead times, and business needs.
• Work with Commercial and Product Management teams to understand how demand might change and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with suppliers to plan inbound deliveries, making sure they arrive when the warehouse can handle them without creating bottlenecks.
• Support product launches and phase-outs, managing the transition smoothly to minimise waste and disruption.
• Investigate when inventory numbers don't match expectations, identify why, and put improvements in place.
• Proven experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, ideally SAP, to manage planning, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Demonstrated experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to ensure accurate supply planning and material availability.
• Demonstrated experience of inventory management techniques, including safety stock setting, inventory optimisation, and stock control strategies.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

What would make you stand out:

• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Experience driving process improvements in inventory planning.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Background in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Experience supporting major business changes (e.g. product launches, site consolidations, system implementations).
• Background in a similar industry (e.g. construction, building materials, or manufacturing).
• Experience with raw material planning or production scheduling.
• At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Supply Chain Planner in Bristol!, Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination