Master Planner
đź“Ť Location: Southampton (Hybrid)
đź•’ Duration: 18-month contract
đź’· Rate: ÂŁ230 per day
We’re looking for a Master Planner to take ownership of end-to-end supply planning across a complex supply network. This role sits at the heart of the supply chain, working cross-functionally with Demand, Production, Purchasing and Distribution teams to deliver an optimal plan across the full planning horizon.
If you enjoy solving supply problems, managing constraints, and keeping inventory and service levels in balance (without losing your mind), this one’s for you.
What you’ll be doing
Supply Planning & Inventory Management
* Own supply chain networks and supply maps across the planning horizon
* Manage overall inventory within the supply network
* Calculate and manage stockholding policies, safety stock, service levels and inventory targets (including MEIO for finished goods)
* Validate and maintain cumulative planning lead times
* Ensure optimal supply plans across FG, WMS and SFG
Planning Execution & Exception Management
* Create, firm and align planned orders for production and purchasing
* Manage inter-market and in-market inventory deployment
* Monitor, resolve and communicate supply and demand exceptions
* Execute distribution orders within firm planning zones
* Select and assess scenarios to resolve supply issues
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key interface with customers and customer service teams
* Work closely with Demand Planners, Production Schedulers, Purchasing Planners and D&I Planners
* Share forecasts with suppliers and ensure visibility of supplier capacity and raw material availability
* Manage constraints across both internal operations and external suppliers
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain planning, transactional and master data
* Define and maintain planning resources not held in source systems
* Create Planning BOMs and manage constraints in KXS Rapid Response
* Approve parameter automation policies and segmentation rules
* Support continuous improvement through IWS, CI tools and agile ways of working
What we’re looking for
Experience
* 1–3 years’ experience in Supply Planning, Logistics or NPI
* Manufacturing and/or commercial experience is an advantage
Skills & Capabilities
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Solid understanding of supply chain processes and performance metrics
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
* Experience working with advanced planning systems (APS experience is a plus)
* Familiarity with IWS, CI tools and agile concepts
Leadership Mindset
* Proactive, resilient and comfortable working through ambiguity
* Curious, improvement-focused and willing to challenge complexity
* Sets high standards and takes ownership of outcomes
* Able to influence without authority and collaborate across functions
Education
* University degree (Supply Chain or related discipline preferred)
Interested?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, apply now or send your CV to:
📧 luke.sandilands@cpl.com