Supply Chain Planner

At Smiths Detection we are looking for a driven and analytical Supply Chain Planner to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role will work closely with Procurement Production Logistics and Suppliers to manage material flow optimize inventory levels and support production continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute MRP planning activities within SAP/ERP systems and take appropriate actions on rescheduling pull-ins and push-outs.
• Monitor material availability stock levels and supply commitments to support production requirements.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct demand versus supply analysis and proactively identify and mitigate material shortages.
• Develop and maintain production schedules while considering material readiness and capacity constraints.
• Drive material recovery plans and expedite critical deliveries to minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor inventory health including safety stock MOQ excess obsolete and ageing inventory.
• Analyze supplier performance and collaborate with vendors on delivery recovery and lead-time improvements.
• Generate planning reports and insights using Excel and other analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to improve planning accuracy inventory optimization and on-time delivery performance.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Operations Management Industrial Engineering Business Administration or a related discipline. Diploma holders with strong relevant supply chain planning experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning Material Planning Production Planning Purchasing Inventory Management or a related manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP or other ERP systems for planning inventory management Purchase Requisitions (PR) Purchase Orders (PO) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong understanding of MRP MPS demand planning inventory control material planning and production planning principles.
• Proven ability to perform demand versus supply analysis shortage management recovery planning and supplier delivery follow-up activities.
• Experience managing supplier commitments inventory optimization inventory reduction initiatives and obsolescence avoidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis Pivot Tables XLOOKUP SUMIFS and planning reports.
• Exposure to Power BI Power Query or other data analytics and reporting tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and take ownership of achieving challenging operational targets.

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time