Supply Chain Planner

Compass Point Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to work in Mildenhall, Suffolk. The role involves managing inventory and coordinating imports for UK and European operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in supply chain or production planning and a proactive approach to improving processes. This position offers a full-time permanent contract, competitive salary, and opportunities for progression within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working environment

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or production planning.
• Strong knowledge of supply and demand planning required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Education

5+ years' experience in supply chain or inventory management

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm

Compass Point Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a fantastic and rapidly growing business in Suffolk, seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support both UK and European production operations. This is a pivotal role within the supply chain team, ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient material flow, and continuous improvement across the planning function.

You will be an analytical, proactive, and confident decision-maker, with a strong service-oriented approach and the ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to ensure availability and accuracy.
• Work closely with global S&OP teams to maintain accurate inventory levels, performance metrics, and demand alignment.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers; manage stock transactions across all UK and European facilities.
• Monitor inventory to ensure levels are operationally efficient and financially sustainable.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain function.
• Oversee both upstream and downstream product flow, preparing regular analysis and performance reports for management.
• Identify products approaching expiration and liaise with global teams on rework, redistribution, or utilisation strategies to minimise waste.
• Support production planning activities to ensure materials are in place to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimise supply chain processes and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring the integrity of planning information.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly planning meetings, providing insights and recommendations.

Experience & Skills Required

• 5+ years' experience in supply chain, inventory management, or production planning - ideally within a multi-site or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of supply and demand planning, including S&OP, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working across functions, cultures, and international teams.
• Proactive mindset with experience contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis tools).
• Knowledge of import processes, customs requirements, or international supply chain operations beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for progression within a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parkingTraining and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where your expertise genuinely makes an impact, this is the perfect opportunity apply today!