Supply Chain Planner

Compass Point Recruitment Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the food sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Mildenhall. The role involves managing inventory, coordinating imports, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for progression within the growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working environment

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in supply chain, inventory management, or production planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of supply and demand planning.
• Excellent analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Confident decision-maker interpreting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers.
• Monitor inventory for efficiency and sustainability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain.
• Support production planning activities and collaboration.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

• Location

  Mildenhall

• Sector

  Food and Agriculture

• Job type

  Permanent

• Salary

  £35000 - £40000 per annum

• Contact

  Brigita Seveliovaite

• Contact email

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone

  01284765700

• Job ref

  J36933

• Published

  4 days ago

• Expiry date

  2026-01-10

• Start date

  2025-12-08

• Consultant

  Brigita Seveliovaite

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Compass Point Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a fantastic and rapidly growing business in Suffolk, seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support both UK and European production operations. This is a pivotal role within the supply chain team, ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient material flow, and continuous improvement across the planning function.

You will be an analytical, proactive, and confident decision-maker, with a strong service-oriented approach and the ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to ensure availability and accuracy.
• Work closely with global S&OP teams to maintain accurate inventory levels, performance metrics, and demand alignment.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers; manage stock transactions across all UK and European facilities.
• Monitor inventory to ensure levels are operationally efficient and financially sustainable.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain function.
• Oversee both upstream and downstream product flow, preparing regular analysis and performance reports for management.
• Identify products approaching expiration and liaise with global teams on rework, redistribution, or utilisation strategies to minimise waste.
• Support production planning activities to ensure materials are in place to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimise supply chain processes and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring the integrity of planning information.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly planning meetings, providing insights and recommendations.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 5+ years' experience in supply chain, inventory management, or production planning- ideally within a multi-site or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of supply and demand planning, including S&OP, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working across functions, cultures, and international teams.
• Proactive mindset with experience contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis tools).
• Knowledge of import processes, customs requirements, or international supply chain operations beneficial.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for progression within a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Training and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where your expertise genuinely makes an impact, this is the perfect opportunity apply today!