Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Ad Warrior Ltd; Skegness; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Planner to join the site-based team near Skegness. You will manage purchasing, stock control, production planning and overall supply chain operations to ensure materials are available at the right time and cost.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams, driving continuous improvements, KPIs, and cost-saving initiatives while balancing competing priorities in a hands-on environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain coordination, inventory management or production planning.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence working with suppliers, negotiating costs and resolving supply issues.
• A good understanding of stock control, forecasting and material requirements.
• Strong IT skills and experience using CRM or inventory management systems.
• An analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a business

Responsabilidades

• Procurement and supplier management: manage purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Stock and inventory control: maintain optimum stock levels, monitor demand and keep accurate records while minimising shortages and waste.
• Production planning: coordinate material availability against production schedules and adapt plans as needed.
• Supply chain and logistics: oversee movement of materials and finished goods with suppliers, warehouses and 3PLs.
• Systems and data management: maintain BOMs, product codes and inventory data across business systems.
• Continuous improvement: monitor KPIs, tackle operational challenges and drive efficiency gains.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Production, Stores, Finance and others to keep operations running smoothly.

Conhecimentos

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory control

Production planning

Logistics coordination

Data management

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Inventory software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Location:Skegness - Site Based

Salary:Circa £40k

Are you an organised, commercially minded supply chain professional who enjoys keeping operations running smoothly, building strong supplier relationships and finding smarter ways of working?

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a Supply Chain & Procurement Planner on behalf of a successful and growing business, close to Skegness. You will play a key role in managing purchasing, stock control, production planning and supply chain operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment, enjoys taking ownership and wants to make a real difference to operational performance.

The role of the Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, production teams and internal departments, you will be responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, at the right cost.

This is a varied and rewarding position combining procurement, inventory management, logistics and production planning, with plenty of scope to influence processes, improve efficiencies and deliver cost savings.

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Manage purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Stock & Inventory Control: Maintain optimum stock levels, monitor demand and ensure accurate inventory records while minimising shortages, waste and excess stock.
• Production Planning: Coordinate material availability against production schedules, adapting plans to meet changing business requirements.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Oversee the movement of materials and finished goods, working closely with suppliers, warehouse teams and third-party logistics providers.
• Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), product codes and inventory information, ensuring business systems are used effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs, identify operational challenges and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Production, Stores, Finance and other departments to keep operations running efficiently.

The ideal candidate for the Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

We're looking for a proactive, solutions-focused individual who can balance competing priorities, communicate confidently and take a hands-on approach to getting things done.

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain coordination, inventory management or production planning.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence working with suppliers, negotiating costs and resolving supply issues.
• A good understanding of stock control, forecasting and material requirements.
• Strong IT skills and experience using CRM or inventory management systems.
• An analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a business