Supply Chain Planner

Escape; Cupar; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Escape Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for a busy FMCG manufacturing team in the UK. You will turn customer orders and forecasts into achievable production plans, ensuring materials are available and products move smoothly through the supply chain.

Working closely with Production, Procurement, and external suppliers, you will manage changing demand, solve problems, and support on-time delivery while maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data.

Formación

• Experience in Supply Chain, Production or Materials Planning.
• Experience with production schedules, customer demand, stock levels or material requirements.
• Strong Excel ability and ERP/MRP systems.
• Graduates with a related degree may be considered with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Create and maintain production plans in line with orders and forecasts.
• Plan raw materials and coordinate orders to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as demand changes.
• Analyse sales, forecasts and stock levels to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Maintain product and inventory data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure on-time delivery.

Conocimientos

Supply chain planning

Production planning

Materials planning

Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or similar

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Descripción del empleo

Like keeping things moving, solving problems and making sure everything comes together?

Escape Recruitment is working with an established FMCG manufacturer supplying major retailers across the UK, who is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join its busy team.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the operation, turning customer orders and sales forecasts into effective production plans, ensuring materials are available and keeping products moving through the supply chain.

You will work closely with Production, Procurement, Account Managers, Suppliers and Customers, helping to manage changing demand, solve problems and keep everything on track.

The role

• Creating and maintaining production plans in line with customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Planning raw materials and coordinating orders to meet production requirements.
• Monitoring production schedules and adjusting plans as demand changes.
• Analysing sales, forecasts and stock levels to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Maintaining accurate product and inventory data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Working with internal teams, suppliers and customers to resolve issues and support on-time delivery.

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in Supply Chain, Production or Materials Planning, ideally within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will have experience of working with production schedules, customer demand, stock levels or material requirements, and be confident using Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

We are also happy to consider graduates with a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or a similar discipline, provided they have strong analytical skills, good Excel ability and a genuine interest in manufacturing and planning.

Whichever route you've taken, you'll need excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage changing priorities while building effective relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

The details

Monday-Friday, day shift.

Some flexibility required to support occasional weekend cover during holiday periods.