Full job descriptionSupply Chain Planner
Location: Leeds – hybrid (3 days onsite)
The initial assignment end date is 01/02/2027. it’s likely that this assignment will be extended.
Working hours: Mo-Fri, flexible office hours. – 37.5/week


For this role we’re looking for candidates with a good understanding of processing data as it will be more focused on the data analysis side.
A good understanding of supply chain (in any field) would be an advantage.
Supply chain planning experience is not required.


Job Summary:
To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment. Ensures internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met.
- Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.
- Use common processes tools, and information systems.
- Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
- Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
- Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
- Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain
- Participate in functional process improvement teams


To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Ideally a degree B.S or B.A or with equivalent work experience within Supply Chain with a Planning and analytical background.
- Experience of supplier performance management (Class 1 & 2 level escalation), including driving CI work with the Supplier prior to immediate escalation into Supply Continuity.
- The ability to collaborate with data teams to identify key influencing planning parameters and optimize for specific outcomes.