Job Description

The Supply Chain Planner will plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management or order fulfillment.

Client Details

A leading engineering manufacturer based in Peterborough.

Description

The Supply Chain Planner will:

• Support creation of master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.
• Plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management or order fulfillment.
• Ensure internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.
• Use common processes tools, and information systems.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
• Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
• Participate in functional process improvement teams.

Profile

The successful Supply Chain Planner should be/have:

• Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience in a role involving Supplier Management.
• SAP Experience would be advantageous but is not mandatory
• Experience in Manufacturing Supply Chain is not mandatory but would be a big plus.
• Good Excel skills and numerically capable.
• Good communication skills.
• Available to start a role on short notice.

Job Offer

• Hourly pay ranging from 16.00 to 17.50, based on experience (inside IR35).
• 6 month temporary contract offering flexibility in working arrangements and potential for longer term.
• Based in Peterborough.
• 3 days on site hybrid working (initial 3-4 weeks will be 5 days on site).