We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply Planner to join our Supply Planning team. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, you will play a key role in balancing supply and demand to ensure products and materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities and in the right location. Working closely with production planning, material control, procurement and customer operations, you will help maintain service levels while optimising inventory and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets and business priorities.
- Monitor inventory levels to help prevent stockouts, excess stock and obsolescence.
- Coordinate with production planners to ensure timely material availability and product replenishment.
- Review planning parameters, including Randex and DC safety stocks and reorder lead times, recommending adjustments where needed.
- Analyse supply chain data to identify risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the sales and operations planning process by providing accurate supply and inventory insights.
- Track manufacturing performance against plan and escalate supply issues or delays that may impact customer service.
- Prepare reports on inventory health, service levels and back order trends.
- Maintain accurate data in SAP IBP, QAD and SAP to support effective decision-making and accurate supply planning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost and strengthen supply reliability.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning or a supply chain-related role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Experience using ERP systems and planning tools.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience working in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
- Knowledge of demand planning, S&OP and inventory optimisation methods.
Key skills for success
- Supply and inventory planning
- Forecast interpretation
- ERP and planning systems
- Data analysis and reporting
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Time management and prioritisation
- Strong Microsoft Excel capability
- Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving supply chain challenges and collaborating with teams across the business. You will have the chance to make a visible impact on service levels, inventory performance and supply reliability in a fast-paced planning environment.