Supply Planner

Salary: £19.72 per hour Location: Leamington Spa Contract: Temporary – up to 3 months Role Summary An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Planner to join a Supply Chain Management Team on a temporary basis in Leamington Spa. The role will focus on managing material planning, supplier schedules, MRP outputs and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production. The Supply Planner will be responsible for converting demand requirements into supplier schedules, managing supply risks, maintaining planning data accuracy and working closely with production, procurement, logistics and category management teams. Role & Responsibilities

• Own and manage MRP outputs, ensuring accurate and timely placement of purchase orders.
• Convert demand requirements into supplier schedules and manage delivery performance.
• Maintain system data accuracy, including lead times, MOQ, safety stock and pricing.
• Work closely with production planning to ensure alignment between demand and supply.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Develop and execute recovery plans to mitigate supply shortages and disruptions.
• Collaborate with Category Managers on supplier performance and escalation topics.
• Participate in daily production and SIOP meetings to highlight risks and constraints.
• Drive improvements in planning processes and system utilisation.
• Support NPI activities from a supply and planning perspective.
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice and delivery discrepancies.
• Undertake any other duties required to perform the Supply Planner role.

Requirements Of The Role

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply planning, materials planning or a similar role.
• Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Understanding of supply chain planning processes, including demand, supply and inventory.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, procurement and logistics teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• APICS CPIM or similar qualification, or willingness to work towards
• Experience with SIOP / IBP processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing components such as castings, metals or assemblies
• Experience in inventory optimisation and planning parameter tuning
• Previous experience as a Supply Planner would be advantageous.

Working Hours Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 noon. Apply Now If you are an experienced Supply Planner looking to progress within a dynamic and quality-driven environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact. Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.