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.
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