Supply Planner

Arco: Experts In Safety; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary plus bonus

32 days holiday inclusive of bank hols

Pension up to 8% Arco contribution

Life Assurance scheme

Perkbox discounts and Employee Disount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Arco: Experts In Safety is hiring a Supply Planner to manage supply planning for our Industrial Hose Division. You will balance customer demand with inventory targets, collaborate with Sales, Operations and Suppliers, and improve product availability across UK, Europe and beyond.

You’ll own rolling forecasts, maintain BOMs and SAP data, and drive supplier performance while navigating a fast-moving environment. This hybrid role combines onsite and home working from Hessle.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management or supply chain roles desirable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of SAP stock control and production planning systems.
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills with commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Optimising stock availability and inventory levels while balancing customer service with budget targets.
• Developing and maintaining rolling supplier forecasts considering demand, lead times and capacity.
• Building supplier relationships and driving improvements in performance and reliability.
• Collaborating with Sales, Operations and Warehouse to resolve supply and demand challenges.
• Maintaining Bills of Materials, SAP data and product information in the PIM system.
• Managing bespoke customer orders from sourcing to shipping and logistics.
• Analysing supplier costs and price changes, challenging increases where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

About The Role

Are you interested in supply planning, stock management and working with suppliers to drive commercial performance? Whether you're an experienced Supply Planner or looking to develop your skills in a supply chain role, we're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement to join our Industrial Hose Division at Arco.

About The Role

Are you interested in supply planning, stock management and working with suppliers to drive commercial performance? Whether you're an experienced Supply Planner or looking to develop your skills in a supply chain role, we're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement to join our Industrial Hose Division at Arco.

You'll take ownership of supply planning for over 1,000 SKUs sourced from suppliers across the UK, Europe and the Rest of the World, balancing customer demand, inventory levels and commercial objectives. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Warehouse and Suppliers, you'll help improve product availability, manage supply chain challenges and drive supplier performance. If you're analytical, commercially minded and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is a full time position, Monday to Friday 08:30 till 17:00 on a Hybrid basis based onsite at our Hose Division in Hessle and from Home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Optimising stock availability and inventory levels, balancing customer service requirements with budget targets and safety stock policies.


• Developing and maintaining rolling supplier forecasts, taking account of customer demand, new business opportunities, lead times and supplier capacity.


• Building strong supplier relationships and driving improvements in supplier performance, service levels and supply reliability.


• Working with Sales, Operations and Warehouse teams to resolve supply and demand challenges and manage product introductions and discontinuations.


• Maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), SAP production planning data and product information within the PIM system.


• Managing bespoke customer orders from sourcing and planning through to shipping and logistics.


• Analysing supplier costs, pricing and performance, challenging price increases where appropriate and managing pricing updates.


• Providing commercial reporting and recommendations on excess stock, inventory risks, supplier performance and pricing changes to support business decisions.


• Supporting stock transfers and identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory efficiency and overall supply chain performance.

On top of working for the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:

• A competitive starting salary plus bonus


• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays


• Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days annual leave each calendar year (subject to qualifying salary)


• 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year


• An excellent pension (up to 8% Arco contribution) and x4 Life Assurance scheme


• A huge range of discounts to help with cost of living via Perkbox plus Employee Discount on Arco products


• Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• Health Cash Plan where we'll reimburse up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs


• Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development


• Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years

The ideal Supply Planner will be/have:

• Experience in an inventory management or similar supply chain role would be beneficial but is not essential.


• Good working knowledge of SAP, particularly stock control and production planning systems.


• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound recommendations.


• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge supplier costs and identify opportunities to improve value.


• A logical, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements.

About Us

With a proud 140-year legacy, you’ll be part of something special when you join the UK’s leading safety experts. As the only integrated safety products and services business, Arco’s size, scale and reputation are why we have such an impressive portfolio of satisfied customers.

It’s an exciting time for us, and whatever your role, you’ll play a part in Arco’s journey to become more profitable and sustainable. To drive a performance culture, we consistently invest in our people to ensure we push for shared success. We respect and value everyone’s unique skills, experience and ideas so you’ll have ample opportunity to help shape our future growth and be rewarded for delivering against our targets.

At Arco, inclusion means ensuring everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their best. We celebrate the unique skills, experiences and perspectives each colleague brings, and we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our journey to everyday inclusion, we recognise that individual needs may vary. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. Be Safe, Be Yourself, Be Your Best.