Senior Supply Planner in Reading

Location: BerkshireType: PermanentSalary: Salary up to c50,000Consultant: Lucy LoRussoContact: : Supply Planning Specialist / Senior Supply PlannerHigh-Performance Automotive and Engineering Manufacturing Berkshire Up to c50,000 + Strong benefits package This is an opportunity to join a global engineering and manufacturing powerhouse whose products support leading Formula One teams, alongside cutting-edge high-performance automotive applications. Operating at the forefront of electrification, hybrid technology and advanced engineering, this business is investing heavily in growth, technology and capability as it enters its next exciting phase. We’re seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to join a high-performing planning team in a role that combines supply planning, production scheduling and New Product Introduction (NPI) project leadership. This is not a traditional planning position where you’re hidden behind spreadsheets and MRP reports. Instead, you’ll become a key interface between Engineering, Production, Operations and senior leadership, helping bring complex new products from concept through to manufacture whilst ensuring delivery commitments are met across a global customer base.Role of the Supply Planning Specialist Reporting into the Supply Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of both ongoing supply planning activities and NPI programmes across a highly complex manufacturing environment. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Commercial and Operations teams, you’ll be responsible for building robust supply plans, managing capacity requirements, coordinating manufacturing schedules and driving projects forward to ensure successful delivery. You’ll have genuine visibility across the organisation, working from shop floor level through to senior leadership whilst influencing critical business decisions. Key responsibilities include: Leading NPI and NPD programmes from a supply planning perspectiveManaging MRP-driven supply and production planning activitiesCreating and maintaining production schedules and capacity plansCoordinating engineering changes and programme requirementsSupporting multiple international assembly and commercial operationsEnsuring component availability and supply continuityWorking cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations teamsChallenging stakeholders and driving accountability to meet project milestonesIdentifying and mitigating supply or capacity risks before they impact deliveryActing as a key link between planning, production, engineering and leadership teamsIdeal Supply Planning Specialist We’re looking for an individual who combines strong planning expertise with the confidence, influence and ownership mindset required to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment. You will likely bring: 5+ years’ experience within Supply Planning, Production Planning or Manufacturing PlanningExperience within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defence or another advanced manufacturing environmentStrong MRP and ERP system knowledgeExperience working within complex manufacturing operationsSound understanding of BOMs, routings and capacity planningExposure to NPI, NPD or project-based manufacturing environmentsThe ability to communicate effectively from shop-floor operators through to Director levelA proactive and assertive approach to stakeholder managementStrong problem-solving and organisational skillsAn ownership mentality with the confidence to challenge and influence others when required Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys being at the heart of the operation, driving projects forward and making things happen rather than waiting for direction.Benefits Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting engineering and motorsport programmes in the world, the business offers an exceptional employee proposition including: Salary up to c50,000Flexible working after probation (1 day per week from home)25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceEnhanced pension contributionsPrivate BUPA healthcareDental schemeEmployee Share Trust participationEV car salary sacrifice schemeCycle to Work schemeOn-site canteenCareer development and talent acceleration programmesEmployee assistance programme and wellbeing supportFinancial planning supportVolunteering opportunitiesSabbatical opportunities after qualifying serviceGenerous family-friendly policiesLife assurance