Supply Chain Planner

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Location: Coventry CV3

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Contract: Permanent - Full Time

We are recruiting for a client in the manufacturing industry who is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in production planning and materials coordination to work in a fast-paced environment.

The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for managing the flow of raw materials, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet production schedules. A key part of the role is working closely with suppliers to build and maintain strong relationships, while monitoring supplier performance to drive continuous improvement. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within a high-volume or fast-paced setting, will be highly beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in problem-solving, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure timely deliveries.
• Monitor raw material levels, ensuring sufficient quantities are available to meet production needs without overstocking.
• Work with the Production Planner to anticipate demand based on production schedules.
• Use the AX Dynamics system to create supplier POs and ensure they are communicated and received on a daily/weekly basis.
• Problem-solve and resolve any occasional supply interruptions to ensure production continuity.
• Communicate potential material shortages and provide status reports to the operations teams when required.
• Track and monitor supplier performance levels, ensuring service levels meet the company's expectations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers to drive improvements in delivery, quality, and cost.
• Review stock holding and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) with suppliers to avoid obsolescence and ensure material availability.
• Attend project meetings and support new product introduction efforts as needed.

The Person:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within a high-volume or fast-paced industry.
• Prior experience in planning, scheduling, and materials coordination is highly desirable.
• Proficient with IT systems - ERP systems for creating POs and tracking inventory.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams to meet deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with a keen interest in production planning and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to quickly identify issues and find solutions in a time-sensitive environment.