Supply Planner in Basildon

Energy Jobline ZR; Basildon; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

23 days holiday (+Bank)

Company pension

Life Assurance & EAP

Free parking

37.5 hours

Lunch break 1 hour

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Supply Planner in Basildon, Essex to own supply planning and purchase-order processes with CMOs and external suppliers. You will ensure product availability aligned with demand, collaborating with Demand Planning, Commercial, Customer Services, Logistics, Quality, Regulatory and Finance.

You will monitor schedules, manage risks, and report on supplier performance, OTIF and inventory levels, contributing to continuous improvement in a regulated

Qualifications

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or related discipline, OR equivalent relevant Supply Chain Planning experience
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs)
• Experience within UK Supply Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain or Operations within a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships, including monitoring production schedules and delivery performance
• Experience using an ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics
• A good understanding of Supply Chain Planning principles, including inventory management, replenishment planning and supplier management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and communicate supply risks effectively
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to monitor supplier performance and manage order status reporting
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Responsabilités

• Creating, issuing and managing purchase orders with CMOs and external suppliers
• Monitoring orders from placement through production to receipt, ensuring agreed timelines are achieved
• Liaising regularly with suppliers regarding production schedules, capacity constraints, material availability and shipment dates
• Tracking and reporting supplier performance, including OTIF, delivery and service performance
• Reviewing forecast changes and assessing their impact on supplier requirements and inventory levels
• Monitoring inventory and recommending replenishment activity to maintain agreed stock levels
• Identifying potential supply shortages, delays and risks and proactively communicating recovery plans
• Ensuring supply plans reflect manufacturing lead times, capacity constraints and business priorities
• Maintaining accurate supply planning, supplier and purchase order information within the ERP system
• Producing regular reports covering supplier performance, order status, inventory and supply plan adherence
• You will also support monthly supply reviews, scenario planning and continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen supplier performance, service levels and overall supply chain efficiency

Connaissances

Supply planning

Demand planning

Stock management

PO management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Supply Chain degree or related

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Excel

Description du poste

Job Description

Basildon, Essex | Up to £50,000 | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours

Are you an experienced Supply Planner, Production Planner or Supply Chain professional looking for a role where you can take real ownership of supplier performance, inventory availability and end-to-end supply?

We are recruiting a Supply Planner to join an established organisation operating within a regulated, fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Head of Planning, you will play a key role in ensuring products are available when required by managing supply plans, purchase orders and external manufacturing partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the centre of the supply chain – balancing demand, inventory, supplier capacity and manufacturing lead times while identifying potential risks before they impact customers.

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline, OR equivalent relevant Supply Chain Planning experience


• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs)


• Experience within UK Supply Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain or Operations within a manufacturing or regulated environment


• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships, including monitoring production schedules and delivery performance


• Experience using an ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics


• A good understanding of Supply Chain Planning principles, including inventory management, replenishment planning and supplier management


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and communicate supply risks effectively


• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• The ability to monitor supplier performance and manage order status reporting


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills


• High attention to detail and data accuracy


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

The Role

As Supply Planner, you will manage the supply planning and purchase order process with external suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs), ensuring products are available in line with business demand requirements.

Working closely with Demand Planning, Commercial, Customer Services, Logistics, Quality, Regulatory and Finance, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, issuing and managing purchase orders with CMOs and external suppliers


• Monitoring orders from placement through production to receipt, ensuring agreed timelines are achieved


• Liaising regularly with suppliers regarding production schedules, capacity constraints, material availability and shipment dates


• Tracking and reporting supplier performance, including OTIF, delivery and service performance


• Reviewing forecast changes and assessing their impact on supplier requirements and inventory levels


• Monitoring inventory and recommending replenishment activity to maintain agreed stock levels


• Identifying potential supply shortages, delays and risks and proactively communicating recovery plans


• Ensuring supply plans reflect manufacturing lead times, capacity constraints and business priorities


• Maintaining accurate supply planning, supplier and purchase order information within the ERP system


• Producing regular reports covering supplier performance, order status, inventory and supply plan adherence

You will also support monthly supply reviews, scenario planning and continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen supplier performance, service levels and overall supply chain efficiency.

Highly Desirable

It would be particularly advantageous if you have:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain processes


• Understanding of GDP/GMP requirements


• Evidence of continued professional development within Supply Chain, Planning or Operations

Package & Benefits

• 23 days holiday (+Bank +Service)


• 5% Company Contributory Pension


• Life Assurance & EAP


• Free parking


• 37.5 hours (08:00 – 17:30) Flexible


• 1 Hour lunch

If you are an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys managing suppliers, analysing demand and inventory, solving supply challenges and ensuring products are available when needed, we would love to hear from you.