At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production planning, scheduling, and raw material availability in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Our client is a well-established international manufacturing organisation.
- Benefits: Opportunity to drive operational efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Other info: Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and reporting experience are advantageous.
- Why this job: Join a key role that ensures customer demand is met while optimising resources.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in production planning and strong background in inventory control required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established international manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support UK supply chain and manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient production planning, raw material availability, inventory control, and scheduling performance within a fast-paced production environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure customer demand is met while driving operational efficiency, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Manage production planning and scheduling activities to support manufacturing operations. Coordinate raw material and packaging availability to ensure continuity of supply. Evaluate production plans to optimise efficiency, resources, and service performance.
- Supply Chain & Supplier Management: Liaise with suppliers to expedite critical raw materials and maintain delivery schedules. Support supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives. Monitor inventory levels and contribute towards stock optimisation activities. Assist in reducing obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory.
- Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and supply chain operations. Drive scheduling adherence and support improvements in operational performance.
Previous experience in production planning, supply planning, or manufacturing scheduling. Strong background in inventory control, raw material planning, and supplier coordination. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Reporting and data analysis experience advantageous.
Supply Chain Scheduler / Planner in Stafford employer: Hays
This international manufacturing organisation offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence. Located in the UK, they prioritise supplier performance and continuous improvement. Join a team dedicated to efficient production planning and inventory management.
