Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Location: Witham Essex
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
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. #officejobs