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A client of ours in the Thetford area are recruiting a Supply Chain Planner to join their team. This is a 12-month FTC position working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying 35,000 - 40,000 per annum depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain an efficient rolling plan to ensure optimal stock levels based on orders, demand trends, and line performance.
- Improve forecast accuracy to achieve a 99% customer service level while reducing inventory.
- Lead the design and implementation of forecasting and production planning models to enhance service and efficiency.
- Own forward capacity and capex planning models to support long-term growth.
- Integrate customer service and planning teams to create a high-performing, end-to-end function.
- Coordinate daily with production to optimise orders and minimise line changes.
- Monitor plan performance, resolve issues promptly, and communicate customer impacts early.
- Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material availability
- Establish and track weekly planning KPIs and reports.
- Work with Logistics to manage shelf life, reduce write-offs, and prevent shortages.
- Maintain strong cross-functional relationships and proactively highlight risks.
- Oversee MRP and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to forecast capacity and improve efficiency.
- Support the transition to D365, ensuring accurate master data and alignment with performance metrics.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Supply Chain Planner position:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a planning function
- FMCG industry experience
- Experience in using an ERP system
- Ability to build long-term relationships
- Scheduling software, Dynamics experience would be advantageous
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong negotiation skills.
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
