Supply Chain Planner

Halma; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halma plc is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner for its UK operations, ideally near Slough with hybrid work opportunities. You will manage MRP requirements, purchase orders, supplier performance and stock targets, while driving improvements through data and automation.

Close collaboration with Production, Engineering and Finance is essential. The role emphasises proactive risk management, supplier relationship building and the adoption of AI-driven tools to enhance planning accuracy and

Qualifications

• Experience in supply-chain planning, material planning or purchasing within manufacturing.
• Good practical understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, with close attention to dates, quantities and system accuracy.
• Strong supplier-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively, work independently and follow actions through to completion.
• Confident challenging suppliers and escalating issues professionally.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and learning new systems.
• A practical grasp of AI and how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can improve planning, reporting and administration

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP requirements and maintain accurate planning and purchasing data.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, call-offs and supplier acknowledgements.
• Identify shortages and supply risks before they affect Production, and drive recovery actions.
• Manage inventory and blanket-order requirements to prevent stock-outs and support stock targets.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage delivery, quality and commercial performance.
• Drive supplier recovery plans and support the closure of non-conformances.
• Communicate risks, actions, owners and deadlines clearly to relevant teams.
• Prioritise urgent issues and escape early when support or a decision is required.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance.
• Improve supply-chain processes through better use of systems, data, AI and automation

Skills

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP understanding

Excel & data analysis

Supplier management & communication

Prioritisation & independent work

Supplier challenges & escalation

New tech adoption

AI tools (Copilot, Power BI)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Help us grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone every day. We empower you with autonomy, growth, and purpose-driven work in a diverse, inclusive environment—where your impact truly matters every day.

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Job title: Supply Chain Planner

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

Nuvonic delivers UV treatment solutions across a wide range of applications. Our technology helps to protect the world’s critical resources and processes. We work together with some of the biggest names in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, aquaculture, and leisure industries. A century of development has put Nuvonic at the forefront of UV science and technology. We are the innovator in sustainable UV technology for water, air and surface disinfection on a global scale and our mission is to support nature’s purity with science by protecting people and processes from harmful contamination.

At Nuvonic we value respect, curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit so we are looking for people who can demonstrate achievement of exceptional results with the potential to contribute even more. We are ambitious in our goals, so we need to ensure that we employ people with the talent and commitment to help.

In return we offer an environment where people can make a huge difference. We want our dedicated staff to enjoy coming to work and we promote an open, friendly, and social environment. We have a passion for helping people fulfil their potential and have a track record of promoting people both internally and within the wider Halma group.

Job main purpose: Ensure materials are available to meet production requirements through effective planning, purchasing, supplier management and inventory control. The role requires a proactive, organised and systems-driven person who identifies risks early and takes ownership through to resolution.

Location: UK, preferably close to the HQ in Slough, hybrid possible

As member of the Supply Chain team, the Supply Chain Planner responsibilities include:

• Manage MRP requirements and maintain accurate planning and purchasing data.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, call-offs and supplier acknowledgements.
• Identify shortages and supply risks before they affect Production, and drive recovery actions.
• Manage inventory and blanket-order requirements to prevent stock-outs and support stock targets.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage delivery, quality and commercial performance.
• Drive supplier recovery plans and support the closure of non-conformances.
• Communicate risks, actions, owners and deadlines clearly to relevant teams.
• Prioritise urgent issues and escape early when support or a decision is required.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance.
• Improve supply-chain processes through better use of systems, data, AI and automation.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience in supply-chain planning, material planning or purchasing within manufacturing.
• Good practical understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, with close attention to dates, quantities and system accuracy.
• Strong supplier-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively, work independently and follow actions through to completion.
• Confident challenging suppliers and escalating issues professionally.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and learning new systems.
• A practical grasp of AI and how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can improve planning, reporting and administration

Desired Characteristics

Someone who does not simply report problems, but takes ownership, proposes solutions and drives actions to completion. You should be comfortable managing suppliers, using data to make decisions and embracing technology to improve how the supply chain operates.

These are the unique cultural and behavioural principles that we require, protect and leverage to effectively optimise our organisational genes and deliver our purpose.

Live the purpose

Be passionate about making the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. See real problems and create innovative solutions.

Embrace the adventure

Continually grow and change, as individuals and collectively. Challenge assumptions and see opportunities. Seek insight from all directions and leverage diverse points of view.

Be an owner, risk-taker, visionary. Transform bold ambitions into reality. Be agile and responsive in the face of constant change. Be successful through and with others.

Say Yes, and...

Be comfortable with paradox. Choose Yes, and... to seemingly conflicting priorities. Build for tomorrow and deliver today. Have stability and constantly evolve. Enjoy autonomy and eagerly collaborate to accomplish our goals.

Just be a good person

Play to win, but not at the expense of others. Operate with impeccable ethics, transparency and integrity in all that you do.

What’s it Like to Work for Halma?

Imagine being part of a global community where your passion for making the world safer, cleaner, and healthier is not just welcomed, but celebrated. At Halma, we don’t just talk about purpose—we live it every day. Above all, you’ll join a culture built on integrity, transparency, and respect.

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Why people choose to work at Halma

Our culture

We are leading with purpose

Listen to Halma’s leaders dive into conversations about real-world challenges, how they are building careers filled with purpose and making workplaces more inclusive and equitable.