Supply Chain Planner
Core
Ensure materials are available to meet production requirements through effective planning, purchasing, supplier management and inventory control.
Role type
Supply Chain Planner
Builds
Production material availability and inventory levels
Domain
Manufacturing (UV treatment solutions for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, aquaculture, leisure)
Required skills
MRP, ERP systems, Excel, data analysis, supplier management, inventory control, risk identification, stakeholder communication, problem-solving, prioritization, technology adoption
Preferred skills
AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI), process improvement, autonomous ownership
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI
Responsibilities
Manage MRP requirements and maintain planning/purchasing data; Raise and manage purchase orders, call-offs and supplier acknowledgements; Identify shortages and supply risks before they affect Production; Manage inventory and blanket-order requirements; Build strong supplier relationships and manage delivery, quality and commercial performance; Drive supplier recovery plans and support closure of non-conformances; Improve supply-chain processes through better use of systems, data, AI and automation
Seniority
Individual Contributor