Job Purpose:
The Supply Chain Planner is a pivotal role within the business, supporting the Head of Supply Chain with the
day-to-day management all materials in line with the companies' requirements to ensure optimum levels of
customer service whilst minimizing waste.

Accountabilities:
* Adhere to the overall planning and forecasting strategy.
* To manage and maintain stocks of materials:
* Raising purchase orders, taking into consideration the ongoing forecast, lead times, shelf life and
minimum order quantities.
* Ensure all raw materials are sourced through an approved supply chain.
* Challenge and analyze demand changes through the system and liaise with relevant stakeholders to
minimize impact on stock control.
* Provide long and short-term reports to identify at risk materials and link to specific SKUs.
* Manage changes to plan and the impact to materials and packaging.
* Consider waste and shelf-life extensions as well as customer led times to ensure availability and
minimize waste.
* Proactively escalate issues and concerns up through the approved procedure.
* Ensure the business has a clear understanding of what is due and when.
* Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Logistics and Quality teams.
* Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are met.
* Assist suppliers with booking procedures and compliance.
* Participate in daily internal communication

28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays. Holidays increase with service to 33 days.
* Retail Discount membership.
* Health Care Cash Plan membership.
* Stakeholder Pension
* Life Assurance
* Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, with one Sunday in six. A flexible approach to hours will be required as
there may be occasion when it is necessary to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and
engagement activities.
Various shifts available - However departmental coverage is 6.00am to 6.00pm

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