Supply Chain Planner

Culina Group Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is hiring a Supply Chain Planner for our Integrated Packing Services team. This full-time role is based in the UK, offering a Monday–Friday 8am–4pm schedule and a salary of £32,000–£36,000 per year. You will monitor stock, coordinate with suppliers, and develop systems including SAP and Oracle.

Experience in stock management, MRP, planning, and strong customer service are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management and administrative roles in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with MRP, planning, logistics and production supply.
• Effective communicator with a positive attitude.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work on own initiative.
• PC literate with MS Excel and attention to detail.
• Committed to high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and order stock of ingredients and packaging to meet production needs.
• Expedite and delay orders as required.
• Communicate with customers to manage issues and expectations.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers for call-off of components.
• Create and manage vision data including stock codes and BOMs.
• Schedule planning of production with the Planning team.
• Develop and maintain customer systems including SAP and Oracle.
• Organise logistics and book vehicles for the warehouse.
• Manage purchase orders and paperwork control.
• Perform stock reconciliations and report results.
• Participate in internal audits.

Skills

Stock management

MRP planning

Logistics coordination

MS Excel

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity Integrated Packing Services – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our Integrated Packing Services, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team asaSupply Chain Planner on a full time permanent basis!

Salary: £32,000-£36,000 per annum.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Key Duties of a Supply Chain Planner:

• Monitoring and ordering the stock of ingredients and packaging so that production may efficiently achieve customer requirements.
• Expediting and delaying orders as required.
• Communicating with customers to advise of any issues and manage their expectations accordingly.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers for the call-off of free-issue components and packaging.
• Creating and managing vision data, including stock codes, BOMs, stocking levels, etc.
• Coordinating all departments to ensure new projects launch successfully.
• Working closely with the Planning team to schedule the planning of production and manage the day to day matters affecting logistics.
• Developing and maintaining customer third part systems, including SAP and Oracle.
• Organising logistics and booking in vehicles for the warehouse as required.
• Controlling purchase orders for goods and ensuring tight control of paperwork and procedures.
• Performing stock reconciliations and stock balances, reporting results internally and to customers.
• Active involvement in the process of internal auditing.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Previous experience within a similar role managing stock, etc.
• Administrative experience within a fast-paced customer driven environment.
• Proven knowledge in running/actioning MRP, planning, logistics and production supply.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, with a positive attitude.
• Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work using own initiative.
• PC literate with experience in MS Excel, along with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of the importance of providing high customer service standards.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.