Supply Chain Planner - Maternity Cover.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement professional organization in the UK is hiring for a key role in supply planning. This position involves managing inventory, collaborating with various departments, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in Excel. This hybrid role is a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in supply planning or supply chain management is welcome, but not necessary.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data sets.
• Good Excel skills, including pivot tables, pivot charts, and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Work closely with departments to identify potential supply chain issues.
• Develop and implement contingency plans for supply chain risks.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Inventory Management Systems

ERP Systems

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role will be a key member of our supply planning team. Working closely with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule. Coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. Works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. May assist in the production scheduling process.

This is a hybrid role based in our Letchworth office. This position is a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage inventory levels, ensuring that stock is sufficient to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including procurement, operations, customer service and sales, to identify potential supply chain issues and propose effective solutions.
• Contingency Planning: Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks in the supply chain process.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in supply planning or supply chain management welcome, but not necessary.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data sets and make data-driven decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Good excel skills, including pivot tables, pivot charts and vlookups. Familiarity with inventory management systems, ERP systems (such as Logility & JDE), and data analytics tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.