Supply Chain Planner

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical seeks a Supply Chain Planner for a hybrid role in the UK. You will manage MRP data, purchase orders and supplier relationships while identifying shortages and risks to production.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across a growing technology business. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with exposure to AI, automation tools and new tech, contributing to optimisation of supply

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, materials planning or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving supply chain challenges.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and drive actions through to completion.
• Confidence using new technologies and systems.
• Awareness of how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can support planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing MRP requirements and maintaining accurate planning and purchasing data.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, supplier call-offs and acknowledgements.
• Identifying material shortages and supply risks before they impact production.
• Managing inventory levels and blanket-order requirements to support operational targets.
• Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring delivery, quality and performance.
• Driving supplier recovery plans and supporting the closure of non-conformances.
• Communicating risks, actions and priorities clearly across Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance.
• Supporting supply chain improvements through the use of systems, data, AI and automation tools.

Skills

MRP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Supplier management

Communication

Problem solving

Tech adoption

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

We re working with a well-established manufacturer and technology business looking to add a Supply Chain Planner to their team. This Supply Chain Planner role offers the opportunity to join a company at the forefront of UV treatment technology, supplying innovative solutions that help protect critical resources and processes across industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and leisure. The business has over a century of experience in UV science and technology and is recognised globally for its sustainable solutions.

As a Supply Chain Planner, you'll be joining a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation and professional development are encouraged. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Planner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing MRP requirements and maintaining accurate planning and purchasing data
• Raising and managing purchase orders, supplier call-offs and acknowledgements
• Identifying material shortages and supply risks before they impact production
• Managing inventory levels and blanket-order requirements to support operational targets
• Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring delivery, quality and performance
• Driving supplier recovery plans and supporting the closure of non-conformances
• Communicating risks, actions and priorities clearly across Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance
• Supporting supply chain improvements through the use of systems, data, AI and automation tools

This Supply Chain Planner position offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence supply chain performance across the business.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this Supply Chain Planner role, you will need:

• Experience in supply chain planning, materials planning or purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of MRP and ERP systems
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving supply chain challenges
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to prioritise workloads and drive actions through to completion
• Confidence using new technologies and systems
• Awareness of how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can support planning and reporting

What They Can Offer You

As the new Supply Chain Planner, you can expect:

• Hybrid working opportunities
• The chance to join a global and growing technology business
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

This Supply Chain Planner role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier relationships and driving improvements within a manufacturing supply chain.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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