Supply Planner | 12 Month Contract

Office Angels; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant support

First opportunity for permanent roles

Eyecare vouchers

Temp of the Month awards

Mobile timesheets

Perks at work

Discount schemes

Well-being platforms

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Supply Planner in Ashford, Kent with 1 day per week WFH. The role is a 12-month temporary contract, based in modern offices with free on-site parking.

You will support the local planning team, manage raw materials and distribution, and optimise inventory while collaborating with global stakeholders. Typical duties include coordinating stock transfers, ensuring product availability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain/planning role.
• Background in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Team in managing activities for the Ashford site and European Distribution Centre.
• Plan and manage raw materials and ingredients supply.
• Plan, order and monitor supply and distribution of products.
• Manage Stock Transfer Orders from affiliate sites.
• Optimise inventory and product availability.
• Coordinate actions with Global Planning, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Monitor out-of-stock projections and drive improvements using LEAN principles.
• Contribute to KPI delivery and target achievement.

Skills

Supply chain planning

FMCG/manufacturing background

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB TITLE: Supply Planner

LOCATION: Ashford, Kent (1 day WFH)

SALARY: £17ph to £19ph

TERM: 12 month temporary contract

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37hrs a week

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in their search for a Supply Planner. This is a temporary contract for 12 months, however their could be career opportunities for the right candidate. You will be based in modern offices in Ashford with free parking on site, along with the added benefit of having the option to work from home 1 day a week.

day to day duties in your new job would be to:

• Support the Planning Team in managing activities for the local Ashford Site and European Distribution Centre
• Plan and manage Raw Materials and Ingredients supply
• Plan, order and monitor supply and distribution of products
• Manage Stock Transfer Orders from affiliate sites
• Optimise the inventory and availability of products
• For critical ingredients, execute the global allocation plan. Coordinate actions and communications with the main stakeholders: Global Planning, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain
• Work on preventive actions together with the local, regional and global stakeholders, monitoring out of stock projections to reduce risk exposure
• Participate in critical review meetings
• Ensure alignment, communication and follow up within the organisation
• Work in a methodical and structured way with a focus on customer needs and service
• Be a strength of proposal for identifying improvement measures and initiatives using LEAN and other continuous improvement principles
• Contribute to delivering the KPI's and other targets set
• Communicate regularly and effectively with different stakeholders

We'd love to speak to candidates who:

• Have experience in a Supply Chain/Planning role
• Come from a FMCG or Manufacturing background
• Experience using SAP (but not essential)
• Possess excellent IT skills with a meticulous eye for detail

*AMAZING* Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• First opportunity to see permanent positions
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awardss>
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Perks at work
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms

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