Supply Chain Planner

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Supply Chain Planner to join their team. This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm and paying 27,000 - 32,000 per annum (negotiable for exceptional experience).

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing strong relationships with the packaging suppliers to identify and deliver packaging solutions, focusing on commitment to drive recyclable and eco friendly packaging and support our drive to Net Zero.
• Be the primary point of contact for all packaging queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the supply planning process for film, cartons, and raw materials to ensure timely availability of inventory and alert the business when availability affects service level.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure optimal stock levels are accurately maintained.
• Understand lead times, MOQs, and order timing to optimise inventory management and cashflow.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal colleagues to address any Supply Chain and production issues and changes in demand.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to supply planning such as purchase orders, master data and pricing matrix.
• Analyse data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Attend weekly NPD meetings to ensure delivery of critical paths and NPD success.
• Completion of costings including details such as packaging costs and MOQs.
• Arrange trial packaging - cardboard and films for NPD, ensuring they are fit for purpose and approved by key stakeholders across the business.
• Complete with the NPD team, the artwork approval process for cardboard and films: cutter guides, dimensions, locations of artwork pieces such as date code box, barcodes, clear areas etc.
• To attend regular meetings and maintain a high level of communication with our third party packers, our sites in Turkey and internal stakeholders.
• To be aware of storage space, capacity and capital requirements where applicable.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by the Supply Chain Manager.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Supply Chain Planner position:

• Educated to A level or degree standard.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Logistics distribution and Supply Chain planning role, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel - ability to analyse Supply Chain data.
• Experience in ERP systems desirable.
• High attention to detail.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Supply Chain Planner position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.