Supply Planner

NetSoft Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Supply Planner/Administrator in Leeds. This role involves coordinating with suppliers and managing inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries across international routes. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. A salary band of £30,000 - £35,000 is offered for this full-time position, with potential flexible on-call requirements once a month.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers to place orders and confirm delivery schedules.
• Plan and manage delivery and collection schedules for international shipments.
• Update customers on shipment status and expected delivery dates.
• Manage inventory according to stockholding agreements.
• Provide administrative support to various teams.
• Keep internal teams informed of supply chain challenges.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss supply chain issues.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

Exceptional attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Great organizational skills

Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

Overview

Optimum Recruitment Group have been appointed on an exclusive basis to recruit a Supply Planner/Administrator for our successful growth client based in Leeds. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring smooth delivery schedules across international supply routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating with suppliers to place orders against agreed order programs, confirm delivery schedules and raise purchase orders as needed.
• Planning and managing delivery and collection schedules for shipments across international supply routes as well as ensuring that deliveries are timely and within agreed lead times.
• Regularly updating customers on the status of their shipments, providing accurate information on expected delivery dates and any delays or challenges.
• Managing inventory in line with stockholding agreements and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained to meet demand while minimising excess stock.
• Providing administrative support to the Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams, assisting with reporting and other routine tasks that help drive the smooth running of operations.
• Keeping relevant internal teams informed of lead times, order progress, and any supply chain challenges that may impact on the delivery or production timelines.
• Regularly participating in cross‑functional meetings to keep stakeholders informed of any supply chain developments or issues.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy and numeracy.
• Clear, confident communication written and verbal.
• Great organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and hunger to learn.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with others.

Salary & Hours

Salary banding is £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on skills and experience) plus benefits. The role is 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday) all office based. There may be some requirement once a month to manage the on‑call phone and deal with any queries, this would not require you to go into the office.