Supply Chain Planner in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 57,928,000 - 62,061,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an analytical Supply Chain Planner in Leeds for a 9-month contract. The role involves managing operational planning for a key supply chain segment, overseeing global supplier performance, and optimizing inventory to meet service targets.

The position is full-time with hybrid working (minimum 3 days on-site) and a 37.5-hour work week. Candidates should have a degree in supply chain or related field and experience in supplier performance and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Supply Chain or relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience in a planning/analytical supply chain role.
• Hands-on experience in supplier performance management and driving continuous improvement work prior to formal escalation.
• Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), trade-offs, network exception management, and inbound materials tracking/management.
• Ability to work alongside data teams to identify key planning parameters and optimize for operational outcomes.
• Track record of delivering both personal and team results for broader network success.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage and collaborate with a complex network of global suppliers to maintain high performance standards.
• Oversee daily planning processes to identify and prevent potential supply chain bottlenecks or failures.
• Balance supply and demand to hit inventory targets and drive continuous service improvements.
• Champion proactive planning practices to minimize the need for expediting and escape potential issues early.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements using Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Supplier performance management

Data analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Six Sigma

Education

B.S./B.A. in Supply Chain

Job description

Job DescriptionSupply Chain Planner

Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days/week onsite)

Contract Type: Temporary 9 months contract

Working Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate (PAYE): £21.54 - £23.08 per hour

Job Summary

We are looking for an analytical and proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Leeds until March 2027. In this role, you will manage operational planning for a critical segment of our supply chain, oversee global supplier performance, and optimize inventory levels to meet customer service targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management: Actively manage and collaborate with a complex network of global suppliers to maintain high performance standards.

• Daily Operational Planning: Oversee daily planning processes to identify and prevent potential supply chain bottlenecks or failures.

• Inventory & Service Level Optimization: Balance supply and demand to hit inventory targets and drive continuous service improvements.

• Preventive Problem Solving: Champion proactive planning practices to minimize the need for expediting and escape potential issues early.

• Process Improvement: Lead cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements using Six Sigma tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Supply Chain or relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience in a planning/analytical supply chain role.

• Supplier Management: Hands-on experience in supplier performance management and driving continuous improvement work prior to formal escalation.

• Supply Chain Concepts: Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), trade-offs, network exception management, and inbound materials tracking/management.

• Data & Analytics: Ability to work alongside data teams to identify key planning parameters and optimize for operational outcomes.

• Teamwork: Track record of delivering both personal and team results for broader network success.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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