Supply Chain Planner
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Slough, Berkshire, UK
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Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 / year
3 hours ago
Job Description:
We’re working with a well-established manufacturer and technology business looking to add a Supply Chain Planner to their team. This Supply Chain Planner role offers the opportunity to join a company at the forefront of UV treatment technology, supplying innovative solutions that help protect critical resources and processes across industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and leisure. The business has over a century of experience in UV science and technology and is recognised globally for its sustainable solutions.
As a Supply Chain Planner, you'll be joining a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation and professional development are encouraged. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing international business.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Supply Chain Planner, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing MRP requirements and maintaining accurate planning and purchasing data
- Raising and managing purchase orders, supplier call-offs and acknowledgements
- Identifying material shortages and supply risks before they impact production
- Managing inventory levels and blanket-order requirements to support operational targets
- Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring delivery, quality and performance
- Driving supplier recovery plans and supporting the closure of non-conformances
- Communicating risks, actions and priorities clearly across Production, Engineering, Quality, Goods In and Finance
- Supporting supply chain improvements through the use of systems, data, AI and automation tools
This Supply Chain Planner position offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence supply chain performance across the business.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this Supply Chain Planner role, you will need:
- Experience in supply chain planning, materials planning or purchasing within a manufacturing environment
- A good understanding of MRP and ERP systems
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience managing suppliers and resolving supply chain challenges
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to prioritise workloads and drive actions through to completion
- Confidence using new technologies and systems
- Awareness of how tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Power BI can support planning and reporting
What They Can Offer You
As the new Supply Chain Planner, you can expect:
- Hybrid working opportunities
- The chance to join a global and growing technology business
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
This Supply Chain Planner role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier relationships and driving improvements within a manufacturing supply chain.
What Next?
If you like the sound of this Supply Chain Planner opportunity, simply click apply now.
Need more information? Please contact David Thompson for a confidential conversation.
We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Manufacturing
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Years Experience
2+ years
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Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Educational level
HND/HNC or equivalent