At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing, stock levels, and supplier relationships for key products.
- Company: Established manufacturing and distribution business with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Salary up to £35,000, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and on-site gym.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and career development.
- Why this job: Take charge of supply planning and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
An established and growing manufacturing and distribution business is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to manage purchasing, supplier relationships and stock availability across a key product category.
This is a role with responsibility for ensuring products are purchased and delivered on time, stock levels are optimised and customer service levels are maintained.
Key Responsibilities as Supply Planner
- Manage purchasing and purchase orders in line with demand and forecasts.
- Forecast demand and manage stock levels and availability.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, including Far Eastern suppliers.
- Coordinate container bookings and liaise with freight forwarders.
- Monitor supplier lead times, deliveries and potential supply issues.
- Work with Marketing on new product forecasting and launches.
- Support product re-sourcing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving purchasing and supply-chain processes. About You We are looking for an experienced Supply Planner with:
- Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
- Strong analytical and Excel skills.
- Experience of forecasting, stock management and purchase orders.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and supplier-management skills.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach. On offer
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- On site gym If you're an experienced Buyer/Material Scheduler/Supply Planner and are looking for a broad role with responsibility for purchasing, suppliers, stock and supply planning, please apply by following the link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us.
We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent.
We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded.
This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Supply Planner employer: Morgan Ryder Associates
Morgan Ryder is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Senior Production Planners in the fast-paced manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop your team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, healthcare support, and access to financial advice. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.
