Supply Chain & Planning Lead

Our client is looking to appoint a Supply Chain and Planning Lead who will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and Head of Operations.

The Supply Chain and Planning Lead will be responsible for purchasing, planning & scheduling and inventory management. They will lead and mentor a small team and support them with achieving day-to-day tasks within the Warehouse & Logistics.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands whilst maximising efficiencies & resource and reducing downtime
• Demand forecasting & inventory planning
• Purchasing of raw materials and packaging in line with planning requirement
• Manage Supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery
• Manage optimum inventory levels
• Manage warehouse operations, including dispatch and customer documentation
• Continually analyse and improve supply chain KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory holdings)
• Utilise the ERP system within the Supply Chain Team
• Drive continuous improvement

Knowledge and experience required for the role:

• Experience of working in a similar Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement role within GMP manufacturing
• Strong Supplier management and negotiation skills
• Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and Suppliers
• Previous experience of using ERP/MRP planning systems and Excel
• Understanding of GMP regulations, quality management standards and operating procedures (ISO/BRC)
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Flexibilty to be hands-on and support the business needs
• Ambitious, self-starter, proactive and takes ownership

Our client champions their employees Personal Development and will support with CIPs, leadership and career goals planning.

This is an on-site role.

Please send your CV today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.