Supply Chain Planner

John Crane; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group in Slough is seeking a highly organized Regional Supply Chain Planner to join our team. You will execute MPS and MRP outputs, manage planned orders and production signals, and work with procurement, inventory and operations to keep demand and supply aligned.

This role requires strong planning, analytical skills and data accuracy, with ERP systems driving daily activities. You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain planning processes, and support capacity reviews in a

Qualifications

• Understanding of MRP, MPS and core supply chain planning principles.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs within ERP systems.
• Manage the release of planned orders and production signals based on business requirements.
• Support the smoothing and stabilisation of production schedules.
• Own the Stock Transfer Order (STO) process from creation through to receipt.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory and operations teams to resolve material and supply misalignments.
• Identify, investigate and elevate data and system inconsistencies.
• Provide planning data and insights to support capacity reviews and scenario planning activities.
• Support problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain, document and audit supply chain planning processes and procedures

Skills

MRP/MPS knowledge

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Regional Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Slough, Berkshire. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate execution of production, material and capacity plans across our regional operations. Working closely with planning, procurement, inventory and operations teams, you will help maintain alignment between demand, supply and production activities while driving planning accuracy, system integrity and operational efficiency through effective use of ERP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with strong planning expertise, analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs within ERP systems.
• Manage the release of planned orders and production signals based on business requirements.
• Support the smoothing and stabilisation of production schedules.
• Own the Stock Transfer Order (STO) process from creation through to receipt.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory and operations teams to resolve material and supply misalignments.
• Identify, investigate and elevate data and system inconsistencies.
• Provide planning data and insights to support capacity reviews and scenario planning activities.
• Support problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain, document and audit supply chain planning processes and procedures

Qualifications

• Understanding of MRP, MPS and core supply chain planning principles.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.