Senior Supply Chain Planner
Location: Telford, Shropshire (Stafford Park 6)
Salary: £33,099 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours)
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Company
We are a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of low-maintenance, sustainable and energy-efficient building products. Serving the new build, social housing, DIY, retail and trade sectors, our product range includes windows, doors and roofline solutions.
We are committed to health & safety, continuous improvement, and investing in our people as we continue to grow.
The Role
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Telford.
This role is critical to ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. You’ll manage supplier ordering, inventory levels and supply risk to support operational continuity and high customer service levels across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage purchase orders in line with forecasted demand
Own day-to-day supplier order management, including placement, tracking, expediting, shortages, discrepancies and returns
Maintain accurate lead times and delivery information for internal stakeholders
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required
Mitigate supply risk through dual sourcing and close supplier collaboration
Align inventory and ordering with actual demand alongside Demand Planning
Support S&OP processes with commercial, finance and warehouse teams
Manage inventory strategies, including safety stock, product launches, changes and exits
Maintain accurate master data and stock parameters within Slim4 / MRP systems
Identify and resolve supply chain constraints impacting service levels
Support new product launches and supply-related projects
Drive continuous improvement across planning and supplier processes
About You
You’ll be a proactive, resilient and collaborative supply chain professional who’s comfortable working under pressure and confident communicating with both internal teams and external suppliers.
You’ll ideally have:
Previous experience in materials or supply planning within a manufacturing environment
Strong material forecasting and inventory management experience
An understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes
Experience managing supplier performance and mitigating supply risk
A continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
Experience working with MRP systems (Slim4 experience advantageous)
What We Offer
Salary of £33,099 per annum
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellbeing support service
Free on-site parking
A stable, growing business with opportunities to make a real impact