Supply Chain Planner

Location: Peterborough, UK

Job Type: Full-time, 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Pay Rate: £16.41 - £26.75 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Monday - Friday, flexible office hours

Are you an analytical Supply Chain professional looking to develop your career within a major engineering and manufacturing environment? We are seeking five motivated Supply Chain Planners to join a leading global manufacturer at their site in Peterborough.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on training with advanced inventory systems while supporting a dynamic, fast-paced team.

To ensure you are fully set up for success, this role begins with a comprehensive training period:

• Initial Training (Approx. 3 Weeks): 5 days per week onsite.
• Post-Training: Transition to a hybrid model (3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote).

Under general supervision, you will plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations across key functional areas (materials, production, inventory, logistics, and order fulfillment). Your core focus will be to:

• Support the creation of the master production schedule and material plans to meet customer demand.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure a seamless flow of materials.
• Troubleshoot supply chain bottlenecks and ensure internal/external customer expectations are consistently met.

To be successful in this role, you will need a solid foundation in supply chain principles alongside strong numerical and communication skills.

Required Criteria:

• Experience: At least one internship or equivalent professional work experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Systems: Direct experience working with ERP or MRP systems.
• Supplier Management: Proven experience managing supplier relationships.
• Technical Skills: Good Excel skills and strong overall numerical capability.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Experience using SAP (a distinct advantage, but training will be provided).
• Experience within a manufacturing supply chain environment (automotive experience is not required).

• Competitive hourly rate (£16.41 - £26.75/hr PAYE depending on experience).
• Full training provided on advanced MRP and Master Production Scheduling systems.
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs.

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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