Supply Planner

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Saltaire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) is seeking a planning professional at our Bradford site to ensure timely product availability and alignment with demand plans.

You will generate and update supply plans based on forecasts, schedules and supplier commitments. You will collaborate with demand planning, sales and production to optimize stock, reduce excess and minimize shortages, while coordinating with suppliers on delivery dates and lead times.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in planning fields.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans.
• Generate and update supply plans based on forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as demand planning, sales and production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status; follow up on delays or issues.
• Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management.
• KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Proactive risk management

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Job description

• To ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans
• Generate and update supply plans based on latest forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teamssuch as demand planning / sales / production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status. To follow up on any delays or issues
• Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting

• To ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans
• Generate and update supply plans based on latest forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teamssuch as demand planning / sales / production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status. To follow up on any delays or issues
• Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting
• Proactive Risk management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in planning fields, Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes and inventory management
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions

Why join us in Bradford

• Work locally for a NYSE-listed global technology group, with the stability of an international employer and the feel of a close-knit site team
• Be part of a manufacturing site producing precision sensor technology used across aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors
• Real cross-functional exposure — this role sits at the centre of planning, production, and procurement
• Convenient location for candidates commuting from Bradford, Leeds, and the wider West Yorkshire area