At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure timely product delivery and manage inventory for Rayner's portfolio.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Rayner, a leader in supply chain management.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, monthly massages, and a £300 wellbeing reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a rapidly growing company with exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years in supply chain management and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Planner to join our Supply Chain Department. The purpose of this role is to ensure delivery of products on time and in full while maintaining inventory targets across Rayner product portfolio. You will be responsible for keeping track of inventory, anticipating demand and suggesting purchases to ensure supply continuity while liaising with Operations, Quality, Customer service, Regulatory, Sales teams, Finance, Suppliers, Logistics, and third-party wholesalers. This is a full-time permanent role based at our state-of-the-art HQ in Worthing.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Review planning 0-12 months horizon to ensure optimal product supply for Rayner portfolios
- Work closely with internal and external contacts to ensure seamless product supply
- Select transportation routes to maximise economy by combining shipments
- Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
- Review stock allocation to achieve most optimal benefit for business (utilising financial and operational considerations)
- Support with Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP)
- Proactively identify future supply constraints and develop options to mitigate
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support an efficient supply chain and demand process
- Actively manage together with other involved functions phase-in and phase-out of products
- Successfully lead projects
Role Specific Competencies:
- Highly system literate, with the ability to interrogate large volumes of data from a variety of sources
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to present information clearly and concisely
- Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt approach to different situations and ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Must demonstrate high level of flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
- Able to work to performance targets
- Strong problem-solving skills with logical approach
- Understanding of standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Flexible ‘can-do’ attitude needed to thrive in a rapidly growing and changing company
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- 2-5 years of proved track record within supply chain management (Demand Planning/Supply Planning/Forecasting/Production Planning/Logistics Planning)
- Educated to a degree level (or have equivalent experience in supply chain)
- Successfully taken part in projects and initiatives working within both commercial and supply chain
- Successful track record on continuous improvement initiatives
- Advanced Excel skills
Desirable:
- Experience in process improvement/simplification
- APICS certification
- Knowledge and experience of working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)
- Knowledge of analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Understanding and experience of auditing
What we can offer you:
- On-site Restaurant for affordable, convenient meals
- Private Healthcare (access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind
- Monthly Massages to relax and recharge
- On-site Parking for convenience and cost efficiency
- Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement of £300 to care for your mind and body
- Pension Plan to secure your future
- Cycle-to-work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
- Enhanced Parental Pay to support new families
- Referral Bonus to benefit from recommending talent
Supply Chain Planner in Worthing employer: Rayner Surgical Group
Rayner is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ in Worthing. We prioritise employee wellbeing with benefits such as private healthcare, monthly massages, and a generous annual wellbeing reimbursement, alongside opportunities for professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values flexibility, innovation, and the drive to achieve excellence in supply chain management.
