Supply Chain Planner - Hybrid in Solihull, West Midlands

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Supply Chain Planner for a 12 months contract based in Solihull. Please note that this role is going to be hybrid with 3 days/week working in the office and the remaining days working from home.

Purpose of the role:

As a Supply Chain Planner you will be working within the Procurement team, being responsible for ensuring the planning and on time delivery of a defined portfolio of parts across the full product lifecycle - including but not limited to NPI, production, transfers, reactivations and supply chain design. Be the first point of contact with regards to delivery for the external supply chain and internal stakeholders, ensuring strong relationship management. Responsible for driving adherence to the commitment accepted plan with suppliers, by proactively identifying and working with the relevant stakeholders in addressing and resolving risks which would impact delivery and inventory performance.

As a Supply Chain Planner you will:

• Manage supplier planning and delivery performance by maintaining accurate schedules, monitoring production status, and ensuring demand forecasts align with customer requirements.
• Lead supplier order book and capacity reviews to validate material availability, production readiness, and the ability to meet short, medium, and long-term delivery commitments.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve supply chain risks, working cross-functionally to address operational, commercial, quality, and technical issues that may impact delivery.
• Drive recovery and continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, supplier recovery plans, performance reviews, and effective governance to close delivery gaps.
• Develop and implement strategic solutions to improve supplier planning capability, strengthen resilience, and mitigate long-term risks to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The skills you'll need:

• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
• Experienced in supply chain and supplier relationship management.
• Background in structured manufacturing and operational environments.
• Proficient in SAP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Skilled in supplier performance management, recovery planning, and exception message resolution.

Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for the Supply Chain Planner position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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