At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supply chain, procurement, and production planning to meet customer demand.
- Company: Join a successful manufacturing business in Brighouse with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to work with AI technology.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on supply chain performance and production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or production planning and strong analytical skills.
Supply Chain & Production Planner
Location: Brighouse
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Supply Chain & Production Planner to join our client’s growing manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain & Production Planner to play a pivotal role in ensuring materials, resources and production capacity are aligned to meet customer demand while driving operational efficiency.
As Supply Chain & Production Planner, you will work across procurement, inventory management, logistics and production planning, collaborating closely with Production, Sales and Warehouse teams. You will also have the opportunity to work with emerging AI-enabled planning tools, providing the practical manufacturing expertise needed to turn data-driven recommendations into effective operational plans.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supply Chain & Procurement
- Managing UK and European supplier relationships.
- Negotiating pricing and placing purchase orders.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving supply issues.
- Supporting supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Inventory & Materials Planning
- Maintaining optimum stock levels for raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
- Forecasting material requirements using demand and inventory data.
- Managing ERP/MRP master data, lead times and planning parameters.
- Identifying slow-moving, excess or at-risk inventory.
Production Planning
- Creating, validating and refining production plans.
- Balancing machine capacity, labour availability and material constraints.
- Assessing resource requirements and communicating operational risks.
- Re-planning efficiently in response to changing customer demands and operational challenges.
- Supporting the development and improvement of AI-driven planning systems.
Logistics & Operations
- Coordinating inbound and outbound logistics activities.
- Managing subcontract coating processes including powder coating and hot-dip galvanising.
- Ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery performance.
About You
- Experience within supply chain, procurement, materials planning or production planning in a manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience balancing machine capacity and labour requirements.
- Strong purchasing and supplier management experience.
- Knowledge of inventory control and ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Confidence using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- A continuous improvement mindset and commercial awareness.
Why Join Us?
This Supply Chain & Production Planner opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact within a successful manufacturing business. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will help shape supply chain performance, production efficiency and future planning processes while working with modern technology and AI-enabled planning solutions.
Salary:
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
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Supply Chain & Production Planner – Full Time – Brighouse employer: Catering
Join a thriving manufacturing business in Brighouse as a Supply Chain & Production Planner, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI tools and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance supply chain performance. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement, all while benefiting from a competitive salary and a balanced work schedule.
