Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our dynamic Supply Chain Planning team in Manchester? We are seeking a talented Supply Chain Planner to ensure seamless global distribution of our Europe-produced portfolio, guaranteeing on-time deliveries to our valued customers. Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Creating optimized plans that best balance the demand and supply of your product portfolio.
• Coordinating all different interactions to identify and manage the challenges and opportunities to ensure our customers receive the product when and where they need it.
• Forging strong partnerships with manufacturing assets and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaboration with the wider team to drive continuous improvements and providing support to Supply Chain operation managers as needed.
• Utilising SAP/APO to optimise processes and act as an operational consultant, driving sustainable continuous improvement.
• Championing customer-centricity across the supply chains under your influence.

Qualifications and required experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Science or Engineering.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments, MRP, underpinned by solid experience within a Supply Planning environment.
• Understanding of what it takes to deliver successful NPIs.
• System knowledge of SAP, APO is essential and Qlik, Smartsheet, SNP & rough cut capacity desirable
• Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels, including customers, and ability to effectively manage suppliers and 3rd parties.
• Strong sense of urgency and energy combined with good prioritization skills.
• Ability to translate system figures and market insights into workable plans.
• Ability to dynamically step into challenges and drive continuous improvement.