Lead Supply Chain Planner | Distributor | £40 - 50K + Bonus

Lead Supply Chain Planner | Components & Services Distributor | Salary c.40K - £50k DOA + Bonus | Based in Lancashire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Supply Chain Planner to join a rapidly growing engineering components, spares and services distribution business who lead the market in the power solutions field. This industrial distribution firm provide a diverse range of engineering, pneumatics and hydraulics products from 1000s of suppliers across both the UK and mainland Europe.

Following a series of acquisition and the recruitment of talented & visionary leadership team, they seek to acquire a Lead Supply Chain Planner to ensure that the supply of products meet the customer demand and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity whilst delivering efficient and effective solutions to meet production requirements. The Supply Chain Lead Planner will need to maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements. This is an important role as these decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success / image. The Lead Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for the direct reports of 2x Supply Chain Material Planners.

Lead Supply Chain Planner Responsibilities:

• The material planner's responsibilities include determining material specifications, creating and maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations.
• A successful Supply Chain Planner should be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding volume goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.

Lead Supply Chain Planner Required Experience:

• Degree in business, Supply Chain, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain planning, material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management and the operations of a distribution business.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to take up a newly created position during an exciting period of transformation. If you have several years of experience in Supply Chain and a strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing, engineering components` & distribution this could be the role for you!

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