Supply Chain Planner - Contract Role

Experis IT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech giant is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support large-scale infrastructure operations. This remote role requires an analytical mindset, deep supply chain planning experience, and proficiency in tools like Power BI and SQL. The candidate will contribute to forecasting, inventory management, and supplier engagement. Ideal for those with over 5 years in supply chain management and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and inventory management.
• Experience working in infrastructure or data centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple categories.
• Manage Bills of Materials for engineering components.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Forecasting

Inventory management

Supplier engagement

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Excel

Job description

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Location: Remote (UK-based)
• Rate: Competitive

Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to work for a global tech giant, joining a high-performing team supporting large-scale infrastructure operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, deep experience in supply chain planning, and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

The successful candidate will work across forecasting, inventory management, supplier engagement, and reporting, helping to ensure that infrastructure equipment is deployed efficiently and cost-effectively across global sites.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple infrastructure categories.
• Strategically position inventory to meet future operational needs.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for engineering components.
• Analyse inventory trends and performance using Power BI and other tools.

Operations & Reporting

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Lead production meetings with internal stakeholders to monitor execution.
• Publish production planning reports and insights.
• Conduct deep-dive analytic to ensure supply continuity and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing best practices to supplier engagement and inventory control.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in SQL (query writing, joins, performance optimisation).
• Strong experience with Power BI (DAX, semantic models, dashboard design).
• Skilled in Python for data transformation and analytics.
• Solid understanding of data modelling and relational databases.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and large datasets (eg, Lakehouse, Data Factory).
• Ability to design scalable reporting solutions for various audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years in supply chain management (essential).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (essential).
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and inventory management.
• Experience working in infrastructure or data centre environments (desirable).
• Comfortable navigating complex organisational structures.
• Adaptable to shifting business priorities and ambiguous situations.