Supply Chain Planner - Group

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international SME as a Group Supply Chain Planner, where you will be pivotal in shaping and transforming supply chain processes. Leverage your expertise to align global teams and enhance operational performance while contributing to a significant ERP implementation. If you're looking to make an industry impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in supply chain/demand/supply/inventory planning.
• Experience with international supply chains and CMOs preferred.
• Background in FMCG or fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand, supply, and inventory planning.
• Support new product launches and lifecycle transitions.
• Implement structured forecasting and inventory processes.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Resilience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Group Supply Chain Planner

Location: Widnes, Cheshire

We are currently recruiting for a Group Supply Chain Planner to join a dynamic, growing SME with an international footprint. The supply chain is entering an exciting phase of development and transformation.

The business operates globally, with international suppliers and contract manufacturers, and needs someone with experience, resilience, and a collaborative approach to drive change.

Role Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad and impactful supply chain role within a growing international SME. As Group Supply Chain Planner, you will be the key link between global commercial teams and the supply chain hub in Asia—driving alignment, improving performance, and shaping a supply chain transformation that supports future growth.

You will play a hands-on role in strengthening end-to-end supply chain processes, supporting a new ERP implementation, and enabling smarter, more scalable ways of working across the business.

Key Focus Areas:

• Lead end-to-end planning: demand, supply, and inventory
• Implement structured forecasting and inventory processes (MTS & MTO)
• Partner cross-functionally across commercial, supply, finance & innovation
• Support new product launches and lifecycle transitions
• Improve planning systems, data integrity, and supply chain reporting/KPIs
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and challenge the status quo when needed

Who this is for:

3-5 years in supply chain/demand/supply/inventory planning

Background in FMCG or similarly fast-paced environments

Experience with international supply chains, CMOs, and freight is preferred

Strong collaborator who can build alignment and drive improvement

Hands-on, analytical, and confident navigating evolving processes

Experience with ERP systems (implementation or usage) is a strong advantage

Comfortable influencing stakeholders and contributing to strategic decisions

Additional Information:

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape supply chain processes at a foundational level and contribute to a major systems transformation.

If you’re ready for an exciting challenge and want to be part of a company making an industry impact, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect!

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