Supply Chain Planner

Senior Supply Chain Planner Reports to: Buyer / Planning Lead Join a globally recognised engineering business specialising in high-efficiency fluid-flow and HVAC solutions, with a workforce of 1,000+ employees and a manufacturing footprint spanning multiple continents. This organisation is known for its long-standing heritage in innovation, sustainability, and smart building technology, supporting critical infrastructure worldwide. Operating at the intersection of engineering excellence and environmental responsibility, the business is focused on developing intelligent solutions that reduce energy consumption and support net-zero goals across commercial and industrial sectors. The Opportunity This is a key role within a highly collaborative supply chain function, where you’ll be responsible for aligning demand, supply, and production strategies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll play a central part in ensuring materials flow efficiently through the business while balancing service levels, cost, and working capital. You’ll work cross-functionally with procurement, production, logistics, and commercial teams, acting as a critical link in delivering operational performance and supporting strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Supply & Demand Planning Support end-to-end supply planning by aligning forecasts with production and procurement strategies Convert sales forecasts into actionable supply plans, considering capacity, lead times, and inventory policies Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles Manage inventory levels to balance availability and working capital efficiency Procurement & Supplier Strategy Review MRP outputs and ensure timely execution of supply plans Work closely with procurement to enhance supplier performance and resilience Support supplier KPI tracking (delivery, quality, responsiveness) Assist in sourcing initiatives and cost reduction programmes Contribute to supplier negotiations around pricing, lead times, and service levels Operational Execution Identify and mitigate supply risks proactively Support escalation of critical shortages to minimise production disruption Collaborate with production planning to maintain schedule adherence Assist in logistics optimisation and shipment consolidation Systems & Continuous Improvement Maintain ERP/MRP data integrity (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, etc.) Analyse supply chain KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / 5S) Identify opportunities to improve planning tools and processes Contribute to digital transformation and optimisation projects What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar CIPS (or working towards) preferred Proven experience in supply chain / purchasing within a manufacturing environment Experience working with international suppliers Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge Skills Strong communication and negotiation abilities Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Collaborative, cross-functional mindset Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Technical ERP/MRP proficiency Advanced Excel skills Understanding of supply chain processes, logistics, and lead times Familiarity with quality standards and supplier compliance Why This Business? Global engineering leader in energy-efficient fluid-flow solutions Strong sustainability focus and contribution to net-zero initiatives Established brand with decades of innovation and technical excellence Opportunities for growth within an international manufacturing network Collaborative, forward-thinking culture with investment in digital transformation