Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Corin scores B on the Alion truth index.
Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
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We're seeking a Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner to join our Global Supply Chain team in Cirencester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some supply chain experience who is eager to develop their knowledge of purchasing, planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships while working alongside experienced Supply Chain Buyer/Planners.
In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the smooth flow of materials throughout our supply chain, ensuring products are available when needed and contributing to the success of our manufacturing operations.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm on Friday.
Salary: £25,000.00
What you’ll do
Support Buyer/Planners with purchase orders and Work in Progress (WIP) reports, ensuring orders are acknowledged promptly and any risks to supply are highlighted.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date open purchase order reports, escalating any issues to the relevant Buyer/Planner.
Modify and amend purchase orders generated from requisitions and monitor open PO’s to assist with on- time deliveries.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, confirming production and shipping schedules.
Proactively communicate product and material availability issues.
Support the review of MRP data and messages, including delay, bring forward, and cancellation recommendations, ensuring supply schedules meet production requirements and safety stock levels.
Assist with inventory management activities, including reporting, inventory parameter maintenance, stock reduction initiatives, and reserve percentage measurements.
Coordinate Work in Progress (WIP) activities with subcontract suppliers.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to support an effective and efficient material planning process.
Assist with compiling and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
Take responsibility for the consumable warehouse within Sage (Warehouse 30), ensuring inventory levels remain accurate.
Reconcile supplier deliveries against receipt reports to ensure purchase order accuracy.
About You
Previous experience working within a supply chain environment (Desirable)
Sage system experience (desirable).
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
The ability to balance short-term priorities while supporting long-term supply chain objectives.
A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a growing and evolving business.
A proactive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work independently under pressure.
A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
What We Offer
A fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing with hands-on training and mentoring from experienced supply chain professionals.
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
Life assurance – Six times your basic salary
Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
Employee referral program where you can earn from £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact within a dynamic supply chain team, we'd love to hear from you.
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