Supply Planner

KineticPlc; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KineticPlc in Tadworth is seeking a production planning professional to coordinate plans with suppliers, optimise product supply, and manage rollovers and discontinuations. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration to keep customer service high and working capital in check.

Responsibilities include maintaining master data, running KPI reports, and supporting OBSM planning projections with strong Excel, SAP and APO capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and motivated team player who can work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel, SAP and APO knowledge desirable.
• CI mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of production plans with external suppliers for a specified bought in goods portfolio
• Optimisation of product supply to meet customer service and working capital/DIO objectives
• Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations, whilst minimising the risk of redundant materials/products
• Management of critical codes and inventory issues
• Optimise the use of various planning systems
• Support Monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaise with Product Management for write‑off proposals
• Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance
• Support the running and maintaining of key KPI reports

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Excel

SAP

APO

CI mindset

Tools

SAP

APO

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for planning activities through a 1-4 month horizon. This requires analysis, coordination and communication of strategic plans as well as the resolution of issues through collaboration with the business teams.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Coordination of production plans with external suppliers for a specified bought in goods portfolio
• Optimisation of product supply to meet customer service and working capital/DIO objectives
• Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations, whilst minimising the risk of redundant materials/products
• Management of critical codes and inventory issues
• Optimise the use of various planning systems
• Support Monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaise with Product Management for write‑off proposals
• Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance
• Support the running and maintaining of key KPI reports

Leadership Competencies / Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to operate under pressure in a fast‑changing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and motivated team player who is able to work with a variety of individuals and cross‑functional teams to take initiatives to problem solve
• Strong Excel skills, as well as working knowledge of SAP and APO desirable
• CI mindset essential