Supply Chain Planner
Application Deadline: 23 June 2025
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Head of Procurement
Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, & sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
We specialise in the design, supply, & installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, & operate solutions for commercial energy centres & large-scale district heating solutions & have experience with successfully procuring & delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Planner to work closely with our key suppliers, to ensure that plant/materials are delivered within an agreed timeframe to ensure alignment with the project programme.
Job Title | Supply Chain Planner
Location | Alternative Heat Head Office, Banbridge
Hours | Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 3pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Head of Procurement
Key Responsibilities
* You will work closely with Supply Chain Quality engineers
* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed timeline.
* Ensure on time delivery with frequent supplier engagement.
* Drive supplier meeting on plant / materials progress.
* Highlight any potential risks to the supply chain.
* Maintain accurate records and reports.
* Continue to develop and manage supplier relationships.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria
* Proven work experience as a Supply Chain Planner or relevant role for at least 3 years.
* Strong organizational skills to monitor and keep track of multiple suppliers and their performance metrics.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and cross-functional teams,
* Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
* Good attention to detail.
* Proficiency in MS Office.
* BSc degree in Supplier Chain management or relevant field.
Desirable Criteria
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
* Experience with project management.
* Experience with problem solving techniques.
Benefits
* Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
* Annual flu vaccine
* Free annual health check during working hours.
* Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
* Lavish Long service awards
* Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
* Electric vehicle charging ports
* Full access to car emergency kit.
* Annual Christmas raffle
* Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
* Secure, free onsite parking.
* Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
* Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
* Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.
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