Supply Chain Planner - Contract Role

Supply Chain Planner - Contract Role

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Location: Remote (UK-based)
• Rate: Competitive

Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to work for a global tech giant, joining a high-performing team supporting large-scale infrastructure operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, deep experience in supply chain planning, and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

The successful candidate will work across forecasting, inventory management, supplier engagement, and reporting, helping to ensure that infrastructure equipment is deployed efficiently and cost-effectively across global sites.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple infrastructure categories.
• Strategically position inventory to meet future operational needs.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for engineering components.
• Analyse inventory trends and performance using Power BI and other tools.

Operations & Reporting

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Lead production meetings with internal stakeholders to monitor execution.
• Publish production planning reports and insights.
• Conduct deep-dive analytic to ensure supply continuity and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing best practices to supplier engagement and inventory control.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in SQL (query writing, joins, performance optimisation).
• Strong experience with Power BI (DAX, semantic models, dashboard design).
• Skilled in Python for data transformation and analytics.
• Solid understanding of data modelling and relational databases.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and large datasets (eg, Lakehouse, Data Factory).
• Ability to design scalable reporting solutions for various audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years in supply chain management (essential).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (essential).
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and inventory management.
• Experience working in infrastructure or data centre environments (desirable).
• Comfortable navigating complex organisational structures.
• Adaptable to shifting business priorities and ambiguous situations.