Supply Chain Planner

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Northampton seeks a Supply Chain Planner to manage stock levels and financial risk. The role includes analyzing sales trends, leading S&OP meetings, and supporting import/export processes. Applicants should have proven experience in supply chain planning, strong commercial awareness, and excellent analytical skills. This position offers development opportunities and a competitive package, including a bonus.

Benefits

Competitive package with bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a similar role.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of commodities and financial tracking.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of import/export requirements and hedging practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to ensure availability while meeting working capital targets.
• Analyse sales trends and produce accurate forecasts to drive purchasing decisions.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings and communicate production forecasts to manufacturing units.
• Monitor and manage metal risk, including paper hedging and reconciliation.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Support import/export processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager, providing leadership and problem-solving at senior level.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

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Engineering Recruitment Group are supporting the recruitment of a Supply Chain Planner for a leading manufacturer. This is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role, balancing stock management with financial risk control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage stock levels to ensure availability while meeting working capital targets.
• Analyse sales trends and produce accurate forecasts to drive purchasing decisions.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings and communicate production forecasts to manufacturing units.
• Monitor and manage metal risk, including paper hedging and reconciliation.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Support import/export processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager, providing leadership and problem-solving at senior level.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a similar role.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of commodities and financial tracking.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of import/export requirements and hedging practices.

? This role offers excellent scope for development, exposure to senior decision-making, and a competitive package with bonus.

Apply today and take your supply chain career to the next level!