Supply Chain Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Supply Chain Planner for its Hull site. The role involves developing production schedules, managing materials, and ensuring efficient inventory control. Ideal candidates must have experience in production planning, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. A competitive total rewards package and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Company bonus

Generous pension

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
• Collaborate with materials planning to manage material availability.

Skills

Inventory Management

Production Planning

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Planner – Onsite-Hull

Salary subject to skills and experience + excellent benefits including onsite parking, company bonus, generous pension and access to our new benefits platform.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands - Mira Showers, Rada, and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available, and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it\'s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you\'ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you\'re part of the Kohler Mira community - a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?!)

To help us reach our goals, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive supply chain planner to join our team in Hull. Find out more below!

Opportunity

You will be responsible for ensuring efficient production scheduling, maintaining materials requirements accuracy, and supporting inventory control through effective cycle counting and data management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in aligning production output with customer demand while optimising resources and minimising waste.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery deadlines and optimize capacity.
• Collaborate with materials planning to manage material availability and minimise shortages or excess inventory.
• Analyse demand trends and inventory levels to support materials control decisions.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, including item master data, production orders, and inventory transactions.
• Identify and correct data discrepancies to ensure reliable planning and reporting.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and coordinate regular cycle counting activities to ensure inventory accuracy & investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with warehouse and production teams.
• Support annual physical inventory count processes and audits.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on schedule adherence and priorities
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce lead times, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills and Attributes

• Inventory Management - Skilled in maintaining optimal inventory levels to balance cost and service.
• Production Planning - Coordinating production schedules with supply and demand requirements.
• Data Analysis - Strong analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to interpret supply chain data.
• Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy in planning and data management.
• Problem-Solving - Quickly identifies issues and implements effective solutions.
• Communication Skills - Clear and professional communication.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset - Seeks ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Experience/Requirements

• Proven experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to interpret supply chain data.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and inventory control best practices.

Travel Requirements

The role will be predominantly based at our Hull site and will require occasional travel to our other UK sites and very occasional international travel.

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we\'re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira\'s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.