Supply Chain Planner

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing beauty brand is looking for a proactive Supply Chain Planner to enhance their operations team. This new role will involve streamlining the supply chain process, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring accurate forecasts. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a mark in an exciting industry with plenty of room for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain or planning role, ideally in beauty, FMCG, or consumer goods.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with planning tools is a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the supply and demand planning process across key product lines.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate forecasts.
• Liaise with suppliers to manage lead times and production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Excel skills

Job description

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Are you a proactive, detail-driven Supply Chain professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with an exciting and fast-growing beauty brand that’s creating a brand-new opportunity within their operations team!

As Supply Chain Planner, you’ll play a key role in helping streamline and support the end-to-end supply chain process. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth planning, forecasting, and inventory management – helping the brand scale sustainably and successfully.

Why This Role?

• Join a thriving, fast-paced beauty brand
• Make your mark in a brand-new role
• Be part of a close-knit, passionate team
• Lots of room for growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the supply and demand planning process across key product lines
• Work closely with internal teams (Sales, NPD, Operations) to ensure accurate forecasts
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to manage lead times and production schedules
• Monitor stock levels and identify risks to supply
• Contribute to process improvements as the business scales
• Support the implementation of supply chain systems and best practices
• Analyse historical sales data and market trends to support forecasting accuracy
• Help manage the critical path from product development to launch, ensuring timelines are me
• Previous experience in a supply chain or planning role (ideally within beauty, FMCG, or consumer goods)
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
• Strong Excel skills (experience with planning tools is a bonus)
• A team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Apply now or get in touch to learn more – this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in an exciting industry with a business that’s going places