Supply Chain Planner | Hybrid role

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Planner

LOCATION: Ashford, Kent (hybrid working)

SALARY: Excellent salary on offer, above market average

TERM: 12 month temporary contract

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37hrs a week

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in their search for a Supply Chain Planner. This is a temporary contract for 12 months, however there could be career opportunities for the right candidate. You will be based in modern offices in Ashford with free parking on site, along with the added benefit of having the option to work from home 2 days a week.

The day to day duties in your new job would be:

• Interacting with Local, Regional & Global offices across the business


• Reporting directly to the Planning Manager your responsibility will be to manage the planning activities for a dedicated portfolio of materials.


• Plan, order and monitor supply and distribution of products


• Manage Stock Transfer Orders from affiliate sites


• Optimize the inventory and availability of products


• For critical ingredients execute the global allocation plan. Coordinate actions and communications with the main stakeholders: Global Planning, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain


• Work on preventive actions together with the local, regional and global stakeholders, monitoring Out of stock projections to reduce risk exposure


• Participate in critical review meetings


• Ensure alignment, communication and follow up within the organization


• Work in a methodical and structured way with a focus on customer needs and service.


• Be a strength of proposal for identifying improvement measures and initiatives using LEAN and other continuous improvement principles.


• Contribute to delivering the KPI's and other targets set


• Establish a solid connection with the Ashford Operations teams, our Business Solution centre as well as with other business partners within the company.


• Communicate regularly and effectively with different stake holders

We'd love to speak to candidates who:

• Have a supply chain, chemical, engineering or related discipline


• Preferred at least 5 years of experience in global / regional planning or Supply Chain function


• Supply Chain expertise with End to End process understanding


• Working experience in FMCG an asset


• SAP knowledge, BI, BOA tools, advanced Excel knowledge


• Possess excellent IT skills with a meticulous eye for detail

*AMAZING* Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

• Weekly Pay


• Up to 28 days annual leave


• Dedicated consultant to support your job search


• First opportunity to see permanent positions


• Access to free eyecare vouchers


• Temp of the Month awards


• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices


• Perks at work


• Discount schemes


• Access to Well-being platforms

Next steps…

If you're interested in this position and have the skills and attributes listed above then please apply today.

* Please note if you're suitable and your skills match the role you'll receive an e-mail from us. Remember to call us on 01233 611780 ASAP/within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Pippy or Lindsay. We look forward to your application. This is a Temporary role starting immediately so please only apply if you can start work within a few days' notice.

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