Supply Chain Planner
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Job Summary
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Regional Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Slough Berkshire. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate execution of production material and capacity plans across our regional operations. Working closely with planning procurement inventory and operations teams you will help maintain alignment between demand supply and production activities while driving planning accuracy system integrity and operational efficiency through effective use of ERP systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with strong planning expertise analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs within ERP systems.
- Manage the release of planned orders and production signals based on business requirements.
- Support the smoothing and stabilisation of production schedules.
- Own the Stock Transfer Order (STO) process from creation through to receipt.
- Coordinate with procurement inventory and operations teams to resolve material and supply misalignments.
- Identify investigate and escalate data and system inconsistencies.
- Provide planning data and insights to support capacity reviews and scenario planning activities.
- Support problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain document and audit supply chain planning processes and procedures
Qualifications :
- Understanding of MRP MPS and core supply chain planning principles.
- Experience using ERP systems.
- Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.
Additional Information :
With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity.
Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more