Supply Planner (SAP/Excel) – Drive On‑Time Deliveries & SSL

Lyreco UK and Ireland; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Volunteering days

Grow Our Own Talent Programme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Career break

Sports & Social Club

Company values alignment

Job summary

Lyreco UK and Ireland in Telford is seeking a Supply Planner to manage supplier relations, place purchase orders, and monitor SSL while driving stock optimization. The role requires strong negotiation and Excel skills within a fast-paced UK environment.

The position offers a competitive annual salary of £28,366.20 and a range of employee benefits, including generous holidays and pension schemes, plus volunteering days and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Supply Chain modules.
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation skills across all business levels.
• Experience in stock management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Planning to manage suppliers, evaluate their service level (SSL), and establish action plans accordingly.
• Monitor and follow up on supplier service level improvement plans.
• Place purchase orders and diligently track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Analyse root causes of backorders and devise continuous improvement action plans.
• Handle supplier litigation and effectively plan supplier returns when necessary.

Skills

Stock management

Negotiation

Under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Tools

SAP

Excel (VLOOKUP & Pivot)

Job description

Lyreco UK and Ireland in Telford is seeking a Supply Planner to manage supplier relations, place purchase orders, and monitor SSL while driving stock optimization. The role requires strong negotiation and Excel skills within a fast-paced UK environment.

The position offers a competitive annual salary of £28,366.20 and a range of employee benefits, including generous holidays and pension schemes, plus volunteering days and career development opportunities.