Supply Chain And Planning Lead

Our client is looking to appoint a Supply Chain and Planning Lead who will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and Head of Operations.

The Supply Chain and Planning Lead will be responsible for purchasing, planning & scheduling and inventory management. They will lead and mentor a small team and support them with achieving day-to-day tasks within the Warehouse & Logistics.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands whilst maximising efficiencies & resource and reducing downtime
2. Demand forecasting & inventory planning
3. Purchasing of raw materials and packaging in line with planning requirement
4. Manage Supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery
5. Manage optimum inventory levels
6. Manage warehouse operations, including dispatch and customer documentation
7. Continually analyse and improve supply chain KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory holdings)
8. Utilise the ERP system within the Supply Chain Team
9. Drive continuous improvement

Knowledge and experience required for the role:

1. Experience of working in a similar Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement role within GMP manufacturing
2. Strong Supplier management and negotiation skills
3. Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and Suppliers
4. Previous experience of using ERP/MRP planning systems and Excel
5. Understanding of GMP regulations, quality management standards and operating procedures (ISO/BRC)
6. Commercially aware with strong analytical and decision-making skills
7. Flexibility to be hands-on and support the business needs
8. Ambitious, self-starter, proactive and takes ownership

Our client champions their employees' Personal Development and will support with CIPs, leadership and career goals planning.

This is an on-site role.

Please send your CV today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.