Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Matchtech Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Exclusive discounts

Relocation allowance

Professional memberships

Job summary

Matchtech Group's client in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join its Operations team in Loughborough on a permanent basis. The role supports production planning, procurement and material supply to ensure components align with project and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will have experience in procurement, planning and ERP data management, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, buying, supply chain planning or supply chain analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain control, material requirements planning and production planning.
• Experience creating and controlling Bills of Materials.
• Practical experience using an ERP system and maintaining accurate supply chain data.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and material supply activities to support agreed build and consumption dates.
• Communicate demand plans clearly to suppliers, production teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate ERP data, including supplier commitment dates, lead times, minimum order quantities and Bills of Materials.
• Create and maintain clear-to-build reports, highlighting constraints, risks and required actions.
• Identify, manage and resolve material supply issues in a timely manner.
• Provide inputs into S&OP and MRP processes and manage resulting actions.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and the Shipping and Logistics Controller.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and support supplier and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain planning

Supply chain analysis

ERP systems

Data reporting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or degree in business/procurement

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in advanced technology manufacturing, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join its Operations team on a permanent basis at its facility in Loughborough. This role will support production planning, procurement and material supply activities, ensuring components are available in line with project and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan production and material supply activities to support agreed build and consumption dates
• Communicate demand plans clearly to suppliers, production teams and project stakeholders
• Maintain accurate ERP data, including supplier commitment dates, lead times, minimum order quantities and Bills of Materials
• Create and maintain clear-to-build reports, highlighting constraints, risks and required actions
• Identify, manage and resolve material supply issues in a timely manner
• Provide inputs into S&OP and MRP processes and manage resulting actions
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and the Shipping and Logistics Controller
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and support supplier and process improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, buying, supply chain planning or supply chain analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of supply chain control, material requirements planning and production planning
• Experience creating and controlling Bills of Materials
• Practical experience using an ERP system and maintaining accurate supply chain data
• Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a flexible and solutions-focused approach
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Good commercial awareness and supplier relationship management skills
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant business, procurement or supply chain discipline
• Right to work in the UK, as Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Private healthcare and life cover
• 25 days' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Exclusive discounts with high-street and online retailers
• Relocation allowance where required
• Reimbursement of professional memberships or subscriptions