Supply Chain Planner

Matchtech; Havant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop and execute supply plans ensuring timely materials and finished goods. The role balances demand with inventory and supplier performance within a complex international network.

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain planning or procurement, familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, and strong Excel data-analysis skills. You will support S&OP, manage purchase orders, and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or procurement within FMCG, retail or manufacturing.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system or similar planning tools.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with Excel proficiency (formulas, pivots, lookup).
• Experience working with customer forecasts and end-to-end supply chain issues in a global context.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in planning, procurement and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply and replenishment plans aligned to demand forecasts and production requirements.
• Manage inventory levels, monitor performance and mitigate shortages and excess stock.
• Support S&OP processes by providing insight on supply, capacity and constraints.
• Place and manage purchase orders in the MRP system and own supplier orderbooks.
• Liaise between suppliers, production and procurement to ensure material availability.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as supplier performance, OTIF and inventory turns.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across planning and procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Tools

MRP/ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

A market-leading FMCG manufacturer require a Supply Chain Planner to develop and execute supply plans to ensure timely of materials and finished goods, balancing customer demand, inventory levels and supplier performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain, planning or procurement professional to make a significant impact on inventory optimisation, supplier performance and supply continuity, whilst developing their expertise within a complex international supply chain environment.

Specific duties of the Supply Chain Planner include:

• Develop supply and replenishment plans aligned to demand forecasts and production requirements
• Managing inventory levels - monitoring inventory performance and mitigating against shortages and excess stock
• Support S&OP process by providing insight on supply, capacity and constraints
• Manage MRP parameters
• Place and manage purchase orders in MRP
• Ownership of supplier orderbooks
• Liaison between suppliers, production and procurement teams to ensure material availability and resolve threats to production plan
• Monitor and report on KPIs - supplier performance, OTIF, inventory turns, planning efficiencies etc.
• Identify and implement best practice and continuous improvement across planning, procurement and inventory management

Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous supply chain planning (supply planning, demand planning, inventory control) or procurement experience within FMCG, retail or manufacturing environment
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system, or similar supply chain planning tools/software
• Strong analytical, data analysis skills and familiarity with MS Excel - Formulas, Pivots, LOOKUP etc.
• Experience working with customer forecasts
• Supplier liaison experience and appreciation of end-to-end supply chain issues, in a global marketplace
• An eye for continuous and process improvement within supply chain operations, planning or procurement