Supply Chain & Production Planner

Vickerstock; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to enhance their growing supply chain team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain planning within manufacturing or FMCG, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, like SAP, is essential. This role involves coordinating production schedules, resolving supply issues, and maintaining performance reports, offering a great opportunity for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a related role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly production requirements and schedule production effectively.
• Monitor daily adherence to the production plan, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Collaborate with the Customer Care team to resolve supply-related issues.
• Coordinate special delivery requests and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Integrate trial production runs into the weekly planning schedule.
• Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with logistics partners.

Skills

Supply chain planning experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

ERP / MRP systems proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking business? Vickerstock are working in partnership with a market-leading manufacturer who are looking for a new member of staff to join their growing supply chain team.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly production requirements and schedule production effectively to meet customer demand and service level targets.
• Monitor daily adherence to the production plan, adjusting priorities where required to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Collaborate closely with the Customer Care team to proactively resolve any supply-related issues.
• Coordinate and process special delivery or concession requests, ensuring all relevant documentation is accurately completed.
• Record and report on plan change costs, providing clear and timely insights to support decision-making.
• Integrate trial production runs into the weekly planning schedule with minimal disruption to regular operations.
• Maintain and update open process orders and shipping master data accurately within the SAP system.
• Partner with the call-off team to ensure materials are available daily to support production plans.
• Prepare and maintain weekly KPI reports, highlighting performance and areas for improvement.
• Support daily transport planning activities, providing cover and assistance as required.
• Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics partners to guarantee on-time delivery to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning or a related role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Interested? To find out more, reach out confidentially to our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin. Apply today!