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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