Supply Planner

Hillarys; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillarys in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Planner to own demand, supply and stock planning across the business. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to balance customer service with inventory efficiency, support launches and end-of-life planning, and drive data-led decision making.

We value strong analytical capability, SAP experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience within Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning or a similar role.
• Experience working within the UK market.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system, SAP knowledge advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of inventory management, forecasting and planning principles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing supply and demand requirements.
• Proactive mindset with interest in continuous improvement, automation and digitalisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply in line with demand to achieve service level targets.
• Ensure availability of finished goods, raw materials and packaging for production and customer demand.
• Forecast future requirements for new product ranges, promotions and demand changes.
• Replenish and manage stock within targets and budgets.
• Monitor stock availability and identify shortages or supply issues.
• Communicate stock shortages and updates with Customer Service and other stakeholders.
• Maintain planning parameters and master data in SAP.
• Ensure SAP reflects stock positions, goods in transit and orders.
• Provide planning insights to support S&OP and commercial teams.
• Monitor KPIs like OTIF, stock availability and lead-time adherence.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support new product introductions and end-of-life planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes through automation and data-led decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organised

Commercial awareness

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Excel

Job description

As part of our Planning function, the Supply Planner will play a key role in ensuring product availability, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and supporting strong supply chain performance across the UK business. You will take ownership of your planning portfolio, managing supply, demand and stock levels to ensure products and materials are available when needed. Working closely with suppliers and teams across the wider business, you will help balance customer service requirements with inventory efficiency. The role will also provide the opportunity to support new product launches, promotional activity and end-of-life planning, as well as contribute to the continued improvement and digitalisation of our planning processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and collaborating across different areas of a business to make a direct impact on service levels and supply chain performance.

• Manage supply in line with demand to achieve agreed service level targets.
• Ensure the availability of finished goods, raw materials and packaging required to support production and customer demand.
• Forecast future requirements to support new product ranges, promotions and changes in customer demand.
• Replenish and manage stock within agreed inventory targets and budgets.
• Monitor stock availability and proactively identify potential shortages or supply issues.
• Communicate stock shortages and availability updates effectively with Customer Service and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data within SAP.
• Ensure SAP accurately reflects stock positions, goods in transit and outstanding purchase and sales orders.
• Work closely with commercial teams to provide planning insight and contribute to the S&OP process.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain KPIs, including OTIF, stock availability and lead-time adherence.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance.
• Support new product introductions and end-of-life planning to ensure stock is managed effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes through automation, digitalisation and data led decision making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider Planning and Supply Chain function., Play an important role in shaping supply planning and inventory performance across our UK business.
• Gain exposure to the end-to-end supply chain, from forecasting and inventory management through to new product introductions.
• Work closely with a wide range of teams, including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance.
• Join a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation and teamwork are encouraged.
• Be part of a business committed to digital transformation, automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop your supply chain expertise and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on key business outcomes.

We understand there's no one size fits all approach. We are proud to offer an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued, supported and empowered to be their true self. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to accommodate. Everyone who applies will receive a response.

We're looking for someone who is analytical, organised and commercially aware, with the confidence to work collaboratively across the business. Ideally, you will have:

• 2-3 years' experience within Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning or a similar supply chain role.
• Previous experience working within the UK market.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make confident, data-driven decisions.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system, with SAP knowledge being highly advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A good understanding of inventory management, forecasting and supply planning principles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing supply and demand requirements.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in continuous improvement, automation and improving planning processes.