Supply Chain Planner

E3 Recruitment Ltd; Leek; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Contractual Bonus

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension contribution up to 12%

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

E3 Recruitment represents a global speciality chemical manufacturer seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own demand planning, inventory management and S&OP in the UK. You will work closely with customers, sales, manufacturing and logistics to optimise stock and service levels.

The role requires at least 3 years in manufacturing supply chains, experience with SAP and strong Excel skills, plus the ability to drive OTIF and customer service metrics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience forecasting demand and planning inventory across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and communicate logistcs clearly.
• Experience supporting S&OP processes and driving OTIF performance.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own customer demand forecasts and consumption planning.
• Lead and support S&OP activities.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across locations.
• Drive replenishment strategies and inventory performance.
• Manage OTIF metrics and customer service performance.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Offering an annual bonus up to 10%, private medical insurance, pension contribution up to 12%, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to become a key player within a growing international business undergoing significant expansion.

Join a global speciality chemical manufacturer where you’ll take ownership of international operations, work with major global customers and have genuine influence over S&OP, inventory strategy and customer service performance.

A leading manufacturer within the speciality chemicals sector is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Planner to join its UK operation. Working closely with customers, sales, manufacturing and logistics teams, the successful Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for demand planning, inventory optimisation, hub operations and S&OP activities supporting a global customer base.

Salary and Benefits

• Non-Contractual Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension contribution up to 12%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Life assurance up to x4 salary

The successful Supply Chain Planner will take ownership of customer demand planning, inventory management, replenishment activities and S&OP processes, ensuring optimum stock levels are maintained while delivering exceptional customer service and OTIF performance.

This role would suit an experienced Supply Chain Planner or someone else working within Demand or Materials looking to further develop their career within a global manufacturing organisation.

Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner

• Manage customer demand forecasts and consumption requirements
• Lead and support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) activities
• Monitor inventory levels across multiple storage and distribution locations
• Drive inventory planning and replenishment strategies
• Manage OTIF performance and customer service metrics

The ideal candidate will have;

• Minimum 3 years experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using SAP
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supporting S&OP / Sales & Operations Planning processes
• Inventory and stock management experience
• Customer demand forecasting experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-paced manufacturing environment