* Location
Mildenhall
* Sector
Food and Agriculture
* Job type
Permanent
* Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum
* Contact
Brigita Seveliovaite
* Contact email
Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk
* Contact phone
01284765700
* Job ref
J36933
* Published
4 days ago
* Expiry date
2026-01-10
* Start date
2025-12-08
* Consultant
Brigita Seveliovaite
Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Compass Point Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a fantastic and rapidly growing business in Suffolk, seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support both UK and European production operations. This is a pivotal role within the supply chain team, ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient material flow, and continuous improvement across the planning function.
You will be an analytical, proactive, and confident decision-maker, with a strong service-oriented approach and the ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage inventory across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to ensure availability and accuracy.
* Work closely with global S&OP teams to maintain accurate inventory levels, performance metrics, and demand alignment.
* Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers; manage stock transactions across all UK and European facilities.
* Monitor inventory to ensure levels are operationally efficient and financially sustainable.
* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain function.
* Oversee both upstream and downstream product flow, preparing regular analysis and performance reports for management.
* Identify products approaching expiration and liaise with global teams on rework, redistribution, or utilisation strategies to minimise waste.
* Support production planning activities to ensure materials are in place to meet customer demand and production schedules.
* Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimise supply chain processes and resolve issues.
* Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring the integrity of planning information.
* Contribute to weekly and monthly planning meetings, providing insights and recommendations.
Experience & Skills Required:
* 5+ years' experience in supply chain, inventory management, or production planning- ideally within a multi-site or high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) desirable but not essential.
* Strong knowledge of supply and demand planning, including S&OP, forecasting, and capacity planning.
* Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
* Confident decision-maker with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working across functions, cultures, and international teams.
* Proactive mindset with experience contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen).
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis tools).
* Knowledge of import processes, customs requirements, or international supply chain operations beneficial.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for progression within a growing company
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
* Training and professional development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where your expertise genuinely makes an impact, this is the perfect opportunity apply today!
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