Supply Chain Planner

Your new company A leading engineering and industrial services organisation is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join its team in Leeds on a full-time, hybrid basis. This role has arisen to provide cover during a leave of absence and offers the opportunity to work within an established supply chain environment where data-driven decision making and operational planning play a key part in business performance. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to the effective management of supply chain activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes. This position offers exposure to a broad range of supply chain functions and would suit someone who enjoys analysing data, solving problems and working with stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Your new role As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations across one or more functional areas including materials, inventory, logistics, demand management, customer service or order fulfilment. The role has a strong data analysis focus, requiring you to interpret information, monitor performance and support informed planning decisions. You will develop and maintain planning system strategies, monitor planning parameters and use planning tools and systems to drive consistent planning signals throughout the supply chain. You will analyse and interpret key performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement and support the development of action plans that enhance operational performance. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will identify potential supply chain risks, contribute to mitigation activities and support short-term tactical improvements. You will also participate in process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen supply chain effectiveness and efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this Supply Chain Planner role, you should have strong analytical capabilities and a good understanding of data processing and interpretation. Previous supply chain planning experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop their career within supply chain and planning. A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience within a supply chain environment would be advantageous, particularly where planning and analytical responsibilities have formed part of the role. Experience of supplier performance management, including supporting supplier improvement activities and escalation processes, would also be beneficial. You will be comfortable working with data, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to both individual and team objectives. The ability to work with planning systems, identify key planning parameters and support optimisation activities will help you succeed in this position.

What you'll get in return You will join a respected organisation in a Supply Chain Planner position that offers valuable exposure to supply chain operations, planning processes and data analysis. The role is based in Leeds and operates on a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week on-site with a competitive rate on offer, depending on experience. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with an initial assignment running until February 2027 and the potential for extension. It provides an excellent opportunity to build experience within supply chain planning while contributing to a collaborative and improvement-focused environment.

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Desired Skills and Experience To be successful in this Supply Chain Planner role, you should have strong analytical capabilities and a good understanding of data processing and interpretation. Previous supply chain planning experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop their career within supply chain and planning. A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience within a supply chain environment would be advantageous, particularly where planning and analytical responsibilities have formed part of the role. Experience of supplier performance management, including supporting supplier improvement activities and escalation processes, would also be beneficial. You will be comfortable working with data, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to both individual and team objectives. The ability to work with planning systems, identify key planning parameters and support optimisation activities will help you succeed in this position.

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