Supply Chain Planner

Uniting People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist business in advanced materials is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage processes post-production. This role involves coordinating external operations, driving subcontractor performance, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a planning role within manufacturing and strong communication skills across the board. The company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of stakeholders.
• High quality and accuracy in work, showing attention to detail.
• Experience with international transport/import information is advantageous.
• Salary is DOE and reflects market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all external operations in the supply chain.
• Drive subcontractor performance through relationship building.
• Record order activity within internal systems accurately.
• Negotiate contracts and manage pricing with subcontractors.
• Arrange product transport with subcontractors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join a well-established, specialist business driving innovation through extreme engineering and advanced materials technology. My client offers a dynamic environment, with in-depth training to excel in your role, excellent opportunity to advance and progress a career in an environment that offers recognition and reward for individuals adding value and over achievers.

The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for managing all processes within the supply chain once initial production has been completed. The role will liaise with external stakeholders within the supply chain to ensure value-added processes are completed within a timely manner and to an expected standard. The role requires strong stakeholder management, relationship building and project management skills.

The Supply Chain Planner will report to the Head of Procurement. This position will liaise heavily with external stakeholders within the supply chain, as well as internal project managers to update them on the status of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate all external operations within the added value supply chain, ensuring completion within scope.
• Drive subcontractor performance through relationship building, site visits and potential supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Accurately record order activity within internal systems providing detailed commentary of any communications or order updates with subcontractors.
• Build and maintain a robust supply chain, negotiating to secure contracts and better pricing with new and existing subcontractors.
• Arrange transport for the movement of all products, including to and from subcontractors.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working in a planning-based role, ideally within the manufacturing sector
• Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders, from shop floor to management, as well as internally and externally
• High quality and accuracy of work, showing attention to detail.
• Knowledge of transporting product internationally/overseas import information is advantageous
• Competitive starting salary DOE
• A stimulating and varied working environment