Are you a supply chain professional who enjoys balancing planning, materials, inventory and customer service? We're recruiting a Supply Chain Planner to join a growing manufacturing business where you'll have a genuine impact on operational performance.
This is a varied role where you'll take ownership of production planning, demand forecasting, material availability and customer service performance, ensuring products are delivered on time while maintaining efficient inventory levels and supporting continued operational growth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining production and demand plans to support customer requirements and manufacturing capacity.
- Converting sales forecasts into achievable supply plans while identifying potential risks around capacity, materials or lead times.
- Coordinating the purchasing and scheduling of raw materials and packaging to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and monitoring inbound deliveries to maintain continuity of supply.
- Managing inventory levels, stock accuracy and material availability while helping minimise waste and excess stock.
- Monitoring customer service performance, analysing delivery issues and driving improvements to maximise OTIF performance.
- Producing regular supply chain reports and KPIs to support operational decision-making.
- Working closely with third-party logistics providers to ensure efficient storage, dispatch and order fulfilment.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner, Production Planner or Supply Chain Coordinator position within food or FMCG manufacturing.
- Proven experience creating production or demand plans and balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
- Strong understanding of inventory management and customer service performance.
- Previous experience using ERP systems, with SAP experience considered advantageous.
