Supply Chain Planner

SubSea Craft Limited; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in the UK is seeking a Supply Planner to support supply planning activities. This hybrid fixed-term role involves managing inventory levels, collaborating with various departments, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure effective production scheduling. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, good excel proficiency, and excellent communication capabilities. Previous experience in supply chain management is appreciated but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning or supply chain management welcome, but not necessary.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data sets.
• Good excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Work closely with procurement, operations, and customer service.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks in the supply chain.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers for compliance and delivery.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (such as Logility & JDE)

Job description

Job Description Summary This role will be a key member of our supply planning team. Working closely with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule. Coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. Works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. May assist in the production scheduling process. This is a hybrid role based in our Letchworth office. This position is a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage inventory levels, ensuring that stock is sufficient to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including procurement, operations, customer service and sales, to identify potential supply chain issues and propose effective solutions.
• Contingency Planning: Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks in the supply chain process.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules. Experience: 1+ years of experience in supply planning or supply chain management welcome, but not necessary.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data sets and make data-driven decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Good excel skills, including pivot tables, pivot charts and vlookups. Familiarity with inventory management systems, ERP systems (such as Logility & JDE), and data analytics tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.