Supply Chain Planner

Kinetic PLC; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner for a 6-month contract in Peterborough. This role involves supporting daily operations across materials, production, logistics, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities for hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environment

Structured onboarding and training support

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Prior internship or work experience in supply chain or analytical role.
• Exposure to manufacturing supply chains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of master production and material plans.
• Execute daily operational planning processes.
• Analyze KPIs to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

High level of numerical aptitude

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Kinetic are seeking to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Planner with a global Automotive Manufacturer for a 6 Month Contract in Peterborough.

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner (UK) - Peterborough Site
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 6-month initial contract (potential for extension)
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Start Date: Immediate
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site initially, reducing to 2 days later)


Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Peterborough. The successful candidate will support the planning and maintenance of daily Supply Chain operations in key functional areas including materials, production, inventory, logistics, and order fulfilment. This is an excellent opportunity for a quick learner with strong numerical and communication skills to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the creation of master production and material plans to meet customer demand.
Execute daily operational planning processes within assigned functional areas.
Analyze and interpret KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and Master Production Scheduling systems (full training provided).
Identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tactical improvements.
Utilize planning systems to maintain consistent signals across the supply chain.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
High level of numerical aptitude

Preferred (But Not Essential):

Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems
Prior internship or work experience in a supply chain or analytical role
Exposure to manufacturing supply chains or related sectors


Candidate Profile:

A fast learner with the ability to work independently
Adaptable and responsive to a fast-changing environment
Analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven


What We Offer:

A hybrid and flexible working environment
The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain planning
A collaborative team and structured onboarding and training support


If you're passionate about data, logistics, and making supply chains more efficient, and you're ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you!

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile.
Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973

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