Vendor Planner

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Vendor Planner in Crewe. This role involves managing supplier schedules, monitoring performance using SAP, and driving efficient inventory management. Candidates should have solid experience in logistics and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The position offers a full-time contract until December 2027 with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving part shortages.
• Skilled in SAP and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Background in time-critical logistics environments and standards like TS16949.
• Planning experience in production or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Issuing accurate schedules to suppliers aligned with production plans.
• Identifying supply risks and coordinating corrective actions.
• Monitoring supplier performance and escalating issues.
• Maintaining KPIs and reporting status to senior management.
• Resolving SAP schedule anomalies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Logistics standards compliance

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Vendor Planner Manufacturing Logistics

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL (Hybrid: 3 days office-based)

Contract: Full-time, until December 2027

Adecco working in partnership with Bentley motors who is redefining luxury through innovation and sustainability. Be part of our transformation as we move toward an electrified future.

Responsibilities

• Issuing accurate schedules to suppliers aligned with production plans and inventory targets
• Identifying supply risks using SAP and supplier feedback, and coordinating corrective actions across Logistics, Purchasing, and Quality
• Monitoring supplier performance via SAP and Tableau, escalating issues when needed
• Maintaining KPIs and reporting supplier status and inventory levels to senior management
• Resolving SAP schedule anomalies in collaboration with Tech Support, EDI, and Production Control

About the Team

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team central to Bentley's manufacturing success. You\'ll help drive our Beyond100 strategy through efficient inventory management, supplier performance, and freight budget adherence.

Your Profile

• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving part shortages
• Skilled in SAP and Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Background in time-critical logistics environments and standards like TS16949
• Planning experience in production or manufacturing
• Experience of working with internal customers, Production, Quality and material handling to support part shortage requirements for weekly car sales

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