Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Description

Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Location: Skegness – Site Based

Salary: Circa GBP40k

Are you an organised, commercially minded supply chain professional who enjoys keeping operations running smoothly, building strong supplier relationships and finding smarter ways of working?

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a Supply Chain & Procurement Planner on behalf of a successful and growing business, close to Skegness. You will play a key role in managing purchasing, stock control, production planning and supply chain operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, hands–on environment, enjoys taking ownership and wants to make a real difference to operational performance.

The role of the Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, production teams and internal departments, you will be responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, at the right cost.

This is a varied and rewarding position combining procurement, inventory management, logistics and production planning, with plenty of scope to influence processes, improve efficiencies and deliver cost savings.

Procurement & Supplier Management: Manage purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs.Stock & Inventory Control: Maintain optimum stock levels, monitor demand and ensure accurate inventory records while minimising shortages, waste and excess stock.Production Planning: Coordinate material availability against production schedules, adapting plans to meet changing business requirements.Supply Chain & Logistics: Oversee the movement of materials and finished goods, working closely with suppliers, warehouse teams and third–party logistics providers.Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), product codes and inventory information, ensuring business systems are used effectively.Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs, identify operational challenges and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.Cross–Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Production, Stores, Finance and other departments to keep operations running efficiently. The ideal candidate for the Supply Chain & Procurement Planner

We're looking for a proactive, solutions–focused individual who can balance competing priorities, communicate confidently and take a hands–on approach to getting things done.

Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain coordination, inventory management or production planning.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Confidence working with suppliers, negotiating costs and resolving supply issues.A good understanding of stock control, forecasting and material requirements.Strong IT skills and experience using CRM or inventory management systems.An analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail, accuracy and continuous improvement.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a business To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please click apply.

Ad ID: 5419219423