Supply Planner

Supply Planner

We are working with an extremely well-known, industry leading organisation on the lookout for a Supply Planner to join their team in Somerset. This is an extremely exciting time to join a growing team within a fantastic company.

The purpose of the role of Supply Planner is to manage communication with the supply base and customers. This role will work closely with suppliers and a China office team to ensure that proposed changes to the purchase plan are negotiated and agreed. A thorough understanding of all production processes will be gained through visits to suppliers. Over time the Supply Planner will be trained in all aspects of the Purchasing function, logistics, internal production and demand planning. Study towards CIPS levels 4-6 is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, prepare and analyse reports to support decisions on stock availability, inventory management, shipment scheduling, spend performance, and supplier compliance
• Build relationships with the supply base to ensure that proposed changes to the purchase plan are implemented
• International travel to visit suppliers and attend trade fairs to build relationships and understand their businesses
• Collaborate closely with the China office team to align with the UK business needs and deliver optimal results
• Ensure that all quality issues, non-conformances, returns and re-fixings are communicated effectively to suppliers and the best negotiated agreement reached
• Maintain high levels of daily availability and ensure that the requirements of all sales divisions are met
• Build relationships with internal customers and provide exceptional levels of customer service
• Trained to be able to cover logistics and internal production roles
• Assist the Supplier Manager in delivering a programme of continuous improvement
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects as required

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Polite, friendly and professional
• Attention to detail and strong organisation skills
• Ability to look for continuous improvements
• Strong team player
• Ability to build rapport via phone, chat, email
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility/adaptability managing multiple tasks
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Positive can-do attitude
• Self-motivated

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