Supply Chain Planner
Lincoln
Salary: Up to £32,000
Permanent, Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (On Site)
Are you looking to take the next step in your supply chain career?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Supply Chain Planner on behalf of a well-established global manufacturer and supplier of industrial goods. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has gained experience supporting a supply chain, procurement, or buying function and is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with procurement, production, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand while maintaining efficient stock levels and supporting the wider supply chain operation.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £32,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Career progression within a globally recognised manufacturer
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- On-site parking
Qualifications
Essential:
- Previous experience within a Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, or Buying Support role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office packages
Desirable:
- Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
- Understanding of inventory planning and demand forecasting
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the planning and scheduling of materials to ensure production requirements are met.
- Monitor inventory levels, raising purchase requisitions and liaising with suppliers to maintain continuity of supply.
- Work closely with the procurement and buying teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Maintain accurate planning data, stock records, and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Assist with demand forecasting and inventory analysis to optimise stock levels and minimise shortages.
- Track supplier performance and follow up on overdue orders to minimise disruption.
- Collaborate with production, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Produce reports and analyse supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
Requirements
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will also be expected to:
- Be proactive, organised, and detail-oriented.
- Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Take ownership of your workload while supporting the wider supply chain team.
- Have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within supply chain and planning.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this Supply Chain Planner role is right for you – Click to apply below. Alternatively call Chloe Vickers in the Commercial team on 0116 485 0082.
To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com