Senior Planner

Overview

Role: Senior Planner. Location: Oldham. Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum.

An established, internationally operating manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of forecasting, inventory planning and supply coordination across a global supply chain.

Reporting to the Global Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support customer demand. This is a commercially focused role combining demand analysis, stock optimisation and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales trends and manage inventory planning across multiple SKUs
• Lead forecasting and replenishment to support the UK sales plan
• Coordinate overseas supply and manage supplier performance
• Track forecast accuracy and refine planning KPIs
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and guide the Purchasing team

About you

• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Sales Planning
• Strong inventory management experience within a global supply environment
• Experience working with overseas suppliers
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge (Navision advantageous)
• Commercially aware, analytical and confident in stakeholder engagement

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum + PRP Bonus

Location: Oldham

Job Reference: LEVBS8-04C4B8EE

Date posted: 16 February 2026

Consultant: Seren Milner

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates