Supply Chain Planner

Construction, Property and Engineering; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,727 - 27,758; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Planner to join the Leeds site on a hybrid basis. This role provides cover for a leave of absence and focuses on data analysis and processing to maintain daily operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, and order fulfillment.

Prior experience in supply chain planning is not required; strong analytics and a foundational understanding of supply chain principles are valued in any field.

Qualifications

• Ideally holds a B.S. or B.A. degree, or possesses equivalent work experience within a supply chain environment with a strong planning and analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, adjust, and utilize common planning system tools and strategies to drive consistent signals across the supply chain.
• Analyze and interpret KPIs to proactively spot trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement concrete action plans.
• Execute daily operational planning, identifying potential supply chain failures early to mitigate logistical risks.
• Manage supplier performance management (Class 1 & 2 level escalation), driving Continuous Improvement initiatives with suppliers prior to escalation.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements; collaborate with data teams to identify key influencing planning parameters.

Skills

Data analysis

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - minimum 3 days a week onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (Leave of Absence Cover)

Duration: Initial assignment until 01/02/2027

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, flexible office hours)

PAYE Rate: £17.95 - £20.15 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Planner to join the Cummins Sales and Services site in Leeds. This role acts as a crucial cover for a leave of absence, focusing heavily on data analysis and processing to maintain seamless daily operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment.

Note: Prior experience specifically in supply chain planning is not required. We are prioritising candidates with strong data analysis skills and a foundational understanding of supply chain principles in any field.

Key Responsibilities

• Data & Systems: Monitor, adjust, and utilize common planning system tools and strategies to drive consistent signals across the supply chain.

• Analysis & KPIs: Analyze and interpret KPIs to proactively spot trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement concrete action plans.

• Risk Mitigation: Execute daily operational planning, identifying potential supply chain failures early to mitigate logistical risks.

• Supplier Performance: Manage supplier performance management (Class 1 & 2 level escalation), driving Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives with suppliers prior to immediate escalation into Supply Continuity.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements; collaborate with dedicated data teams to identify key influencing planning parameters and optimize for specific outcomes.

• Process Improvement: Participate in functional process improvement teams to optimize operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Ideally holds a B.S. or B.A. degree, or possesses equivalent work experience within a supply chain environment with a strong planning and analytical background.

• Core Skills: Strong proficiency and a solid understanding of processing data, with a heavy focus on data analysis.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with data teams to optimize specific outcomes and deliver both personal and team results for network success.

• Advantageous: A solid baseline understanding of supply chain concepts in any field.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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