Supply Chain Planner

Are you a proactive, analytical planner who enjoys balancing customer demand, supplier performance and stock availability? We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join our client in Coventry. This is a full-time office based role paying circa £40k - £50k doe plus benefits.

You will be taking ownership of an allocated product, supplier or business portfolio within a busy distribution and manufacturing environment. You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your portfolio, work collaboratively across the business and contribute directly to product availability, inventory performance and customer satisfaction.

Using Slim4 (planning tool) and ERP systems, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate forecasts, optimising inventory, supporting replenishment and ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you’ll identify potential supply issues early, make informed planning decisions and help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making a tangible difference to business performance.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting & purchase order management within a distribution, manufacturing or product-led business.
• Experience using Slim4 and/or ERP systems, with an understanding of planning parameters, replenishment and inventory management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret forecasts, stock data and supplier performance.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues and following actions through to completion.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, purchase orders and planning records.

What you’ll be responsible for Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Complete daily and weekly planning activities and Slim4 tasks accurately and on time.
• Review demand forecasts, replenishments, lead times, capacity constraints, open orders and projected stock levels.
• Align purchasing activity with customer demand forecasts, production plans, capacity constraints and inventory policies.
• Identify future shortages, excess stock risks and actively participate in creating strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Commercial teams to understand future demand.
• Make routine evidence-based adjustments within approved parameters.
• Monitor shortages, excess & slow moving stock and potential obsolete inventory & follow actions through.
• Maintain effective supplier communication regarding orders, forecasts, capacity and delivery lead times.

Inventory Management

• Review inventory levels against demand forecasts.
• Minimise excess stock while preventing supply shortages.
• Adjust planning parameters in response to changes in demand, supply performance and business requirements.
• Set & maintain inventory management levels in Slim4.

Purchase Order Management

• Raise and release purchase orders.
• Ensure accurate pricing, quantities and delivery dates.
• Monitor open orders and expedite late shipments.
• Resolve order discrepancies with suppliers.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate planning records, notes and master data within approved supply chain processes.
• Check system outputs and promptly report system, interface or data issues, providing clear supporting examples.
• Support new product introductions, range changes, supplier transitions, testing, training and team cover by providing accurate supply chain information.
• Record and escalate supplier, delivery, documentation, quality, compliance and environmental concerns through the appropriate channels.