Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Planning Manager
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Contract: Temporary, Opportunity to go permanent
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain / Planning Manager to join their client on a full-time basis. This opportunity is starting as a Temporary position with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role for the right person.
As a Supply Chain Planning Manager, you will play a key part in the managerial team and be responsible for supporting with the smooth daily operations of the procurement and distribution functions.
Your daily responsibilities could include:
- Ensure product and material stock levels are at efficient levels for production to run smoothly, meet customer demand and avoid delays.
- Liaising closely with suppliers, vendors and hauliers to manage lead times and have control over inbound and outbound deliveries.
- Carrying out regular stock taking activities.
- Forecasting for product demand and inventory levels.
- Reviewing and investigating material shortages / risk issues and problem solving ahead of time.
- Providing assistance, coaching and upskilling support to the onsite Supply Chain team.
- Liaising and working closely alongside Sales, Procurement and Operations.
The successful Supply Chain Planning Manager will ideally have experience working in a similar role as listed above and have experience at working at either a senior or managerial level.
Other key skills and experiences required:
- Material planning and forecasting.
- Highly organised and can work to tight deadlines.
- Adaptable when working under pressure.
- Excellent communication both verbal and written.
- Ability to identify issues and problem solving.
- An approachable manager and leader.
- IT Literate - experience using MRP or ERP systems.
If you are keen to find out more about the Supply Chain Planning Manager opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your CV. Alternatively, contact the managing consultant on (url removed).
Due to the location of the role, you will need to be able to drive.
Ideally you will be immediately available to start in a new role, or have no more than 2 weeks' notice period to meet our clients requirements. Again, this can be flexible for the right person.