Supply Chain Planning Specialist

CV-LibraryNorthampton, West NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 28 July 2026
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Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £39,750 - £43,250 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Supply Chain, Production or Materials Planner looking for your next challenge within a global manufacturing business?

We're working with a market-leading manufacturer to recruit a Supply Chain Planning Specialist who will play a key role in ensuring production plans, material availability and inventory levels are aligned to meet customer demand.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have genuine ownership, work across multiple departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role also offers clear long-term progression for the right individual.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

* Developing and maintaining production plans to meet customer demand.

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Managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

* Monitoring inventory levels and identifying supply risks.

* Working closely with Procurement, Operations and Manufacturing teams.

* Analysing planning and inventory data to support business decisions.

* Driving process improvements, reducing waste and improving planning efficiency.

* Producing planning reports and KPI information.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:

* Production Planning

* Supply Planning

* Materials Planning

* Manufacturing Planning

* MRP / ERP systems

* Inventory management

* FMCG or Manufacturing environments

You'll also have:

* Excellent organisational and planning skills.

* Strong analytical ability with good Excel skills.

* The ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

* A proactive and collaborative approach.

What's on Offer?

* Salary of £39,750 - £43,250

* Hybrid working

* Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

* Opportunity to join a global manufacturing business

* Excellent career development and future leadership opportunities

* Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're currently working as a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner or Production Scheduler and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

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