Supply Chain Planner

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent opportunities

Clear progression routes

Career advice

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support manufacturing, food and drink, and distribution clients around Exeter with a Plymouth base. The role focuses on balancing demand, production capacity and stock to meet service targets while maintaining cash flow.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in demand, inventory or production planning, strong Excel skills and the ability to influence colleagues across Sales, Purchasing and

Qualifications

• Experience in a demand, supply, inventory or production planning role.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience.
• Analytical approach with the ability to turn data into recommendations.
• Good communication and relationship-building across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain demand forecasts using sales history, market insight and customer input.
• Set and manage inventory levels to meet service targets while keeping stockholding under control.
• Translate forecasts into purchasing and production plans, working closely with suppliers and operations.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as forecast accuracy, stock cover and on-time delivery.
• Spot supply risks early and work with colleagues to resolve shortages or excess stock.
• Contribute to S&OP meetings and the continuous improvement of planning processes.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Production planning

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

£32,000 - £38,000 DOE | Hybrid Working with Flexibility | Plymouth

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a number of well-established manufacturing, food and drink, and distribution businesses in and around Exeter for experienced Supply Chain Planners. As these businesses continue to invest in their operations, they are looking for people who can bring structure, insight and sound judgement to how demand and stock are managed.

The Role

Supply Chain Planners sit at the centre of the operation, balancing customer demand, production capacity and stock levels so the business delivers on time without tying up unnecessary cash. These roles suit someone with a solid grounding in demand, inventory or production planning who enjoys working with data and is comfortable influencing colleagues across sales, purchasing and operations.

Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Planner:

• Build and maintain demand forecasts using sales history, market insight and customer input
• Set and manage inventory levels to meet service targets while keeping stockholding under control
• Translate forecasts into purchasing and production plans, working closely with suppliers and operations
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as forecast accuracy, stock cover and on-time delivery
• Spot supply risks early and work with colleagues to resolve shortages or excess stock
• Contribute to S&OP meetings and the continuous improvement of planning processes

Requirements for the Supply Chain Planner include:

• Experience in a demand, supply, inventory or production planning role
• Strong Excel skills and experience of an ERP or MRP system
• An analytical approach, with the confidence to turn data into clear recommendations
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers
• Well organised and calm when priorities change
• CIPS or ASCM (APICS) study is welcome but not essential

Benefits:

• £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Permanent opportunities with established South West employers
• Clear routes into senior planning and supply chain management
• Specialist, confidential career advice from a consultant focused on logistics and supply chain

If you are a planner considering your next step, or would simply like to know what the South West market looks like for your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant:

Ellie Connor