Job Description
We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing client in North Lanarkshire in their search for a highly organised Supply Chain Planner to join their growing supply chain team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production operations through effective material planning and inventory management.
What you’ll be doing:
- Convert weekly production requirements into material call-offs and purchase requisitions.
- Manage and maintain production schedules in line with customer demand and stock targets.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery and resolve any delays or shortages.
- Monitor and manage material stock levels to ensure availability while avoiding overstocking.
- Regularly review safety stock levels, order quantities, and lead times.
- Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Prepare and present regular updates on material availability, stock levels, and supplier performance.
- Use data to forecast material needs based on demand trends and usage history.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a planning / scheduling / material control role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP.
- Confident Excel user and data-driven decision-maker
- Proactive communicator, comfortable working across departments and with suppliers
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we d love to hear from you.
