S&OP Supply Chain Consultant (Contract)

S&OP Supply Chain Consultant (Contract)We're working exclusively with an international infrastructure business at a critical stage of its supply chain transformation. Due to continued growth, they now seek a high-calibre S&OP Supply Chain Consultant to support and stabilise its UK operations. Following a period of growth and improvement, the planning function now requires an experienced professional who can quickly embed into the operation, bring structure to complexity, and drive measurable improvements. This is a highly visible, hands-on role with immediate impact, working closely with both operational teams and senior stakeholders across the UK and Europe.The Role

This role is focused on the execution and improvement of core planning activities, working closely with existing planners and operational teams.

You will support the day-to-day running of planning processes across areas such as demand, supply, or material planning, helping to ensure continuity and reliability of operations. Alongside this, you will assist in identifying inefficiencies, improving data accuracy, and supporting the implementation of more structured ways of working following recent transformation activity.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting planning cycles and maintaining planning data
• Assisting with inventory management and stock optimisation
• Contributing to S&OP processes through data preparation and analysis
• Working with stakeholders to resolve day-to-day supply and demand challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to broader supply chain processes while developing practical planning experience in a live operational environment.

About You

You are an early-career supply chain professional with a solid grounding in planning principles and a strong desire to develop further in a hands-on role.

You are likely to have around 5 years of experience in supply chain or planning, ideally within a manufacturing or operations environment. Exposure to areas such as demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management will be beneficial.

You are:

• Detail-oriented and comfortable working with data
• Proactive and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment
• Confident working with Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
• Able to communicate effectively with both operational teams and stakeholders

Experience with planning tools or ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Role DetailsThis is a UK-based, on-site position with an expected start date of April 2026. The initial contract will run for six months, with a strong likelihood of extension depending on project needs. Full-time availability is preferred, although a four-day working pattern may be considered. Limited travel (approximately 10-20%) may be required.Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to step into a business-critical role at a pivotal moment in a supply chain transformation. You will have the chance to make a tangible impact on both operational performance and longer-term planning capability, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, international supply chain dynamics. It is particularly well suited to individuals looking to combine hands-on operational involvement with strategic influence in a fast-evolving environment. Cambridge Talent Partnership is one of the UK's premier recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across the South of England.

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