Supply Chain Planner

Aliaxis UK; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis UK is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for their Huntingdon operations. The successful candidate will develop and execute supply chain plans, manage inventory, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous holiday and health plans.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life Assurance (6x salary)

Critical illness cover

Health and Dental Cash Plans

Pension contributions up to 10%

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts on local retailers and restaurants

Health & Wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Production Planning and scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Decisive, well-organized, and proactive in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop credible plans to meet customer demands considering inventory and logistics.
• Manage supply chain responsibilities including order book/project plans.
• Participate in business reviews to assess capability and identify risks.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

MRP Software

Job description

Aliaxis: We make life flow

What does that mean? Fluids are essential in every place or process you can imagine — in homes, hospitals, factories, farms, cafés, and more. We rely on fluids daily, which is why Aliaxis is dedicated to creating safe, effective, and reliable solutions for sustainable fluid management.

The Opportunity/Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join our operations in Huntingdon, Cambs. Reporting to the Head of Supply Planning, you will play a key role in developing and executing supply chain production and purchasing plans for our Fabrications division within a well-established, market-leading company.

Main Responsibilities

1. Develop credible plans to meet customer demands, considering inventory, logistics, and storage. Ensure pre-production activities are completed to maintain accurate data and supply plans, taking corrective actions when necessary.
2. Utilize the business ERP system to interpret and implement planned proposals generated via MRP outputs.
3. Manage your supply chain responsibilities, including order book/project plans, to support business priorities and satisfy customer demands.
4. Provide feedback on vulnerabilities and opportunities during the Integrated Business Planning cycle and collaborate on developing solutions.
5. Understand inventory and logistics implications across the value stream, optimizing inventory while minimizing delivery risks and costs.
6. Respond robustly to Sales and Operations Planning inquiries through the IBP process.
7. Participate in business and operational reviews to assess capability, identify risks, and define mitigation actions.
8. Adhere to relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

1. Extensive experience in Production Planning and scheduling within manufacturing or engineering environments; purchasing experience is a plus.
2. Decisive, well-organized, systematic, and rigorous in planning and prioritization.
3. Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills.
4. Proven ability to deliver results through stakeholder and customer collaboration.
5. Strong analytical and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential, Power BI preferred), ERP systems (Dynamics AX preferred), and MRP software.
6. Experience with S&OP/IBP environments is advantageous.
7. Proactive in challenging existing processes for improvement.
8. Self-motivated, independent, and energetic in driving continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance (6x salary)
• Critical illness cover
• Health and Dental Cash Plans
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounts on local retailers and restaurants
• Health & Wellbeing package including Employee Assistance
• Cycle to work scheme
• And many more benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where employees feel empowered, authentic, and able to contribute their best ideas aligned with our “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

We ensure accessibility and support throughout the application process. If you have specific needs, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.