Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager
Manufacturer
Northamptonshire
One of Northamptonshire's most established manufacturing businesses is looking for someone who can genuinely run the show when it comes to Planning, Shipping, Purchasing and general Ops support.
Not a clipboard manager. Not someone who "updates spreadsheets" for a living.
They want someone who can lead a busy team, keep customers happy, and make sure the whole operation flows without drama.
What the role actually involves
You'll head up the team that deals with everything after the sale is made - order processing, imports/exports, logistics, admin, and all those spinning plates that keep a manufacturing site moving.
You'll be the one:
Guiding the team so orders are processed properly, on time, and without chasing
Keeping the communication flowing between Sales, the factory and customers
Making sure shipments go where they should, with the right documents
Keeping an eye on credit balances and payments during deliveries
Handling purchasing procedures and supporting the buying of goods/services
Jumping in on ad‑hoc admin, logistics and customer service tasks when needed
Basically… making sure internal demand is managed, expectations are realistic, and nothing falls through the cracksWhat they need from you
At least 5 years' experience across Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service and Admin
Someone who's comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel especially) and ideally Dynamics AX/D365/CRM
Proper attention to detail, sensible time management, and the ability to handle pressure without falling apart
Strong communication, strong organisation, and the right attitude - positive, proactive and a team player
Please note, due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours, your application is unsuccessful.
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