Supply Chain Planner

Argent Energy Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to oversee resource utilization within its supply chain. This role involves scheduling and coordinating with various departments while ensuring high service levels for customers and suppliers. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel and ERP skills and demonstrate excellent organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Financial and analytical skills are essential for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling chemicals, raw materials, and sales orders based on the master plan.
• Collaborating with various departments to prioritize supply issues.

Skills

Excel skills

Oracle or ERP skills

Good numerical skills

Organized with attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualification in planning or supply chain

Job description

As a Supply Chain Planner, you ensure the efficient utilization of resources across the Supply Chain, both internally and externally. You anticipate, monitor, and maintain inventory levels across production units and storage locations.

In this role, your organization and communication skills will be critical as you work with various departments such as operations, trade, and logistics, while providing excellent service to our customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling chemicals, raw materials, and sales orders based on the master plan.
• Aligning the plan with operations and identifying short-term issues, possible optimizations, or constraints.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively to make key decisions and prioritize supply issues in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Calling off and receiving orders from suppliers, customers, and transport companies.
• Administering orders in the ERP system for planning, execution, and invoicing.
• Maintaining various reporting systems to ensure all documentation is accurate and timely.

Your key relationships will be:

• Master Planner, other Supply Chain Planners, and the transport specialist to ensure effective planning services.
• Local operations team to ensure plans are clear and serve as the escalation point for local inventory issues.
• Primary contacts for customers, suppliers, and transport companies regarding deliveries and collections.
• Frequent liaison with the Trade Team regarding supplier contract queries to ensure issues are escalated.

Job requirements

Skills and behaviors required for the role:

• Excel skills (or willingness to learn)
• Oracle or ERP systems (or willingness to learn)
• Good numerical skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to form opinions and persuade others
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Sense of responsibility and drive

Qualifications

• Qualification in planning or supply chain (desirable)
• Supply Chain experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment (desirable)