Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Our client, a leading organisation in advanced technology manufacturing, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join its Operations team on a permanent basis at its facility in Loughborough. This role will support production planning, procurement and material supply activities, ensuring components are available in line with project and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan production and material supply activities to support agreed build and consumption dates
• Communicate demand plans clearly to suppliers, production teams and project stakeholders
• Maintain accurate ERP data, including supplier commitment dates, lead times, minimum order quantities and Bills of Materials
• Create and maintain clear-to-build reports, highlighting constraints, risks and required actions
• Identify, manage and resolve material supply issues in a timely manner
• Provide inputs into S&OP and MRP processes and manage resulting actions
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and the Shipping and Logistics Controller
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and support supplier and process improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, buying, supply chain planning or supply chain analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of supply chain control, material requirements planning and production planning
• Experience creating and controlling Bills of Materials
• Practical experience using an ERP system and maintaining accurate supply chain data
• Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a flexible and solutions-focused approach
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Good commercial awareness and supplier relationship management skills
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant business, procurement or supply chain discipline
• Right to work in the UK, as Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Private healthcare and life cover
• 25 days' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Exclusive discounts with high-street and online retailers
• Relocation allowance where required
• Reimbursement of professional memberships or subscriptions