Supply Chain Planner

MorePeople; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is partnering with a fast-growing food business to recruit a Supply Chain Planner in Romford, East London. You’ll work with the Supply Chain Manager in a busy planning function, gaining exposure across demand and supply planning, inventory management and supplier collaboration.

This hands-on role balances stock availability with waste reduction and working capital objectives, with a path for progression as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience within Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning and Inventory Planning.
• Experience in food manufacturing, fresh produce or FMCG.
• Strong Excel skills with large data sets and procurement exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply and material planning activities.
• Raise, amend and expeditie purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock values.
• Support demand forecasting and production planning.
• Work with suppliers to track deliveries and resolve issues.
• Minimise waste and optimise stock availability.
• Maintain planning data and produce analytical reports.

Skills

Planning fundamentals

Analytical skills

Excel

Supplier relationships

MRP/ERP experience

SAP exposure

SQL experience

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

Location: Romford, East London

Hours: Monday - Friday (with occasional weekends)

Join a Business Going Places

Growth creates opportunity, and that's exactly what's happening here.

We're partnering with a fast-growing food business that continues to invest in its people, processes and supply chain capability. Following an internal promotion, they're now looking to add a Supply Chain Planner to their team, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within a business where progression is genuinely achievable.

Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you'll join a growing planning function and gain exposure across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management and supplier collaboration. For an ambitious planner, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while building the foundations for future career progression.

The Role

This is a hands-on supply chain planning position within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key role in ensuring materials and products are available when needed, balancing stock availability with waste reduction and working capital objectives. You'll work closely with suppliers, procurement, warehouse and operations teams to keep the supply chain running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end supply and material planning activities.
• Raising, amending and expediting purchase orders.
• Monitoring inventory levels and stock holding values.
• Supporting demand forecasting and production planning activities.
• Working with suppliers to track deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Helping minimise waste and optimise stock availability.
• Maintaining planning data and producing analytical reports using Excel.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across the supply chain function.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong planning fundamentals, excellent analytical skills and the ambition to grow alongside the business.

You'll need:

• Experience within Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning, Inventory Planning
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, fresh produce or FMCG
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders.
• Good understanding of inventory management, stock control and planning principles.
• Knowledge of MRP, ERP or planning systems, with SAP exposure seen as advantageous.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership.
• The ambition to progress your career as the business continues to grow.
• SQL experience is beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing business that actively promotes from within.
• Gain exposure across the full supply chain planning process.
• Work in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.
• Be part of a team investing in new systems and future capability.
• Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand.