Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, and ensuring smooth supply chain operations to meet business and customer needs.

What we're looking for:

• An excellent team player
• Experience using SAP
• A good understanding of relevant business processes, e.g., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety
• Highly numerate with good product knowledge
• Customer-focused and aware of customer needs
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Experience using MS Office packages, especially Outlook and Excel

Key responsibilities:

• Master data monitoring and maintenance (BoMs, routings, vendor master, ICD lead times, distribution lead times)
• Ensure that a valid MPS and Materials Plan exist with no past due orders
• Control of BoMs and stocks to minimize stock write-offs
• Coordinate inventory accuracy of components (cycle counting) aiming for at least 95% accuracy
• Liaise with Hull and Darwen planning teams to ensure timely availability of BOM components for plan and schedule adherence above 95%
• Coordinate with production and scheduling to ensure finished product availability, achieving plan and schedule adherence above 95%
• Work with suppliers to meet OTIF requirements, aiming for vendor rating above 98.5%

What's in it for you?

• 9-Day Fortnight (every second Friday off)
• An inclusive, warm, welcoming, and driven company culture
• 26.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pensions, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential support
• Health & wellbeing perks, including medical, dental, and optical treatments
• Discounted products for personal use
• Retail, dining, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities

About Crown Paints

Crown believes every pot of paint is full of potential. As a leading UK paint brand, we support homeowners and professionals to 'paint their own possible' and create beautiful spaces. Established in 1777, we have a rich history and a commitment to quality, with headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire, and a manufacturing site in Hull. We are proud Royal Warrant holders since 1949.

Part of Hempel

Crown Paints is part of Hempel, a global coatings group serving various sectors. Hempel is owned by The Hempel Foundation, which promotes philanthropic initiatives focused on education, sustainability, and biodiversity worldwide.