Your new company
Our client is a well-established international manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support UK supply chain and manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient production planning, raw material availability, inventory control, and scheduling performance within a fast-paced production environment.The successful candidate will work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure customer demand is met while driving operational efficiency, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.Your new role

• Production Planning & Scheduling.
• Manage production planning and scheduling activities to support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate raw material and packaging availability to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop and maintain production schedules in line with customer demand and operational capacity.
• Monitor production activity and proactively identify solutions to minimise disruption.
• Evaluate production plans to optimise efficiency, resources, and service performance.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to deliver schedules effectively and cost efficiently.
• Supply Chain & Supplier Management.
• Liaise with suppliers to expedite critical raw materials and maintain delivery schedules.
• Support supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and contribute towards stock optimisation activities.
• Assist in reducing obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory.
• Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and supply chain operations.
• Monitor and contribute towards key operational KPIs and service targets.
• Drive scheduling adherence and support improvements in operational performance.
• Assist with process improvements and change management initiatives where required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in production planning, supply planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Strong background in inventory control, raw material planning, and supplier coordination.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet operational deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Reporting and data analysis experience advantageous.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes positively.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

What you need to do now

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