Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Industry: Distribution / Supply Chain
Job Type: Permanent

White Label Recruitment are working with a well-established distribution business that is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Planner to strengthen its growing supply chain team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where supply chain plays a key role in customer service, stock performance and commercial success. Reporting into the senior supply chain team, you'll take ownership of forecasting, inventory planning and supplier management across a dedicated product range, helping ensure products are available at the right time while balancing stock, cost and service levels.

This role would suit a Supply Chain Planner, Materials Planner, Inventory Planner, Demand Planner or Buyer looking to develop within a collaborative, commercially focused environment.

The Role

• Develop supply plans using forecasts, demand trends and sales data.
• Manage replenishment and purchase order activity.
• Monitor stock levels and improve inventory performance.
• Balance availability, supplier lead times and stock investment.
• Build relationships with UK, European and Far East suppliers.
• Expedite orders to minimise shortages and delays.
• Monitor supplier performance, OTIF and lead times.
• Support inbound freight planning and shipment consolidation.
• Analyse inventory data and identify planning improvements.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, operations and finance.
• Produce reports on stock, supply risks and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

• Previous experience within Supply Chain Planning, Materials Planning or Inventory Planning.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment and stock control.
• Experience managing supplier purchase orders and lead times.
• Analytical with excellent Excel skills.
• Comfortable using ERP, MRP or inventory planning systems.
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills.
• Experience working with international suppliers would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen or continuous improvement is beneficial.

The business offers a supportive team environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and influence how the supply chain develops. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience beyond transactional planning and make a genuine impact.

Benefits include a bonus scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance and wellbeing support.

Apply now for immediate consideration.