Supply Chain Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Planning Manager to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves optimizing supply chain processes, implementing systems, and collaborating across departments to ensure delivery excellence, making it an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware individual.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar supply chain/planning role.
• Proven experience in ERP/MRP systems, SAP advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans to increase profitability through supply chain optimisation.
• Negotiate terms, discounts, and contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Implement vendor management systems and maintain supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Commercial Skills

Education

Degree in Logistics

CIPS Level 4

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Supply Chain & Planning Manager looking to drive growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? My client is seeking a commercially aware and results-driven individual to lead our supply chain and planning function. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the implementation of key systems, optimise material flow, and work collaboratively across departments to ensure delivery excellence.

Supply Chain & Planning Manager

Hardwicke

Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities as a Supply Chain & Planning Manager

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Develop and execute action plans to increase profitability through supply chain optimisation
• Negotiate terms, discounts, and contractual agreements with suppliers
• Implement vendor management systems and common part standardisation
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and manage underperformance

Operational Procurement & Planning

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimise BOM content
• Ensure BOMs are correctly uploaded to Sage and order materials to meet prototype and production schedules
• Monitor BOM cost vs. planned budget, reporting variances
• Implement and manage min/max stock levels in collaboration with Finance and Operations
• Co-ordinate deliveries, production pick lists, and manage Free Issue material
• Conduct daily BOM roll-ups and assist with stock takes
• Conduct/support supplier audits in line with ISO9001 standards

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics or CIPS Level 4
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar supply chain/planning role
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills
• Proven experience in ERP/MRP systems (SAP advantageous)