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Supply chain planner medior

Preston (Lancashire)
CIPS
Supply chain planner
Posted: 8 April
Offer description

Position requires independent decision-making, with supervision from the manager if necessary. The person is required to be flexible in their approach and interfaces with individuals at all levels of the organisation.


Key Responsibilities

* Process production WIP orders created by overnight MRP runs and pull through production orders for long lead time materials.
* Accommodate standard slit widths where necessary.
* Create and maintain text for any unreleased production orders regarding delivery information as printed on the planned order list.
* Check alternate slits, slow‑moving, or aged stock if material is not available, based on press capacity.
* Raise and control purchase orders for material, using common slit widths or the best slit width depending on cost, highlighting unusual or mass requirements.
* Maintain material deliveries, incorporating daily maintenance of purchase confirmations.
* Regularly review material slits and consolidate where necessary.
* Review and maintain stock levels, including master rolls held for external slitting and slow‑moving raw material stocks to optimise availability of jobs and warehouse space.
* Plan and control inventory of Zip Ship, Stock Agreements and Wristband items to ensure they meet the manufacturing plan and customer demands, ensuring inventory levels remain within agreed limits.
* Raise internal and external slitting orders where necessary.
* Follow ISO procedures and work instructions in place throughout the department.


Qualifications & Skills

* Flexible and adaptable in approach, able to provide hands‑on support.
* Able to build and sustain solid working relationships within the business and collaborate with other departments to achieve common goals.
* Excellent time‑management, planning, and organisational skills with strong communication ability.
* Confident, enthusiastic, a can‑do attitude, and a team player.
* Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
* PC literate with good working knowledge of standard Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
* Experience with Oracle ERP is an advantage.
* Enthusiastic approach to new technologies.


Benefits

* 25 days holiday + public holidays.
* Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice.
* Reward & Recognition scheme – earn points to spend online.
* Pension scheme with a matched contribution up to 7 %.
* Private medical cover.
* Access to an innovative online learning platform.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
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