Job Description
Supply Planner
£29,500
Looking to progress your career in supply chain and procurement? Yolk Recruitment are supporting the search for a Supply Planner to join a fast-paced procurement team in Cardiff. In this role, you'll take ownership of purchase order management, supplier communication, and inventory optimisation, ensuring products are delivered on time and in line with business needs.
You'll work closely with internal teams and international suppliers, building strong relationships and contributing to cost-effective purchasing decisions. This position is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, commercially minded, and thrives in a fast-moving environment, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both operational efficiency and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage and review the open order book on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and continuity of supply
* Liaise with suppliers to chase order acknowledgements, pricing, lead times, and proof of delivery
* Raise and manage domestic and international purchase orders end-to-end
* Coordinate and organise shipment schedules with global suppliers and logistics partners
* Monitor stock levels and optimise inventory profiles
* Manage aged and slow-moving stock, including quarterly stock rotation activities
* Source, evaluate, and develop relationships with service providers such as freight forwarders
* Continuously drive cost savings through improved pricing and supplier terms
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business objectives
* Track and manage supplier rebates against agreed targets
* Support vendor database clean-up and ongoing data accuracy
* Complete bulk uploads, including monthly price list updates
* Ensure product and supplier data integrity across internal systems
This is what you'll need:
* Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities
And this is what you'll get:
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Option to purchase additional leave