Supply Planner

Description

Supply Planner

29,500

Looking to progress your career in supply chain and procurement? Yolk Recruitment are supporting the search for a Supply Planner to join a fast–paced procurement team in Cardiff. In this role, you'll take ownership of purchase order management, supplier communication, and inventory optimisation, ensuring products are delivered on time and in line with business needs.

You'll work closely with internal teams and international suppliers, building strong relationships and contributing to cost–effective purchasing decisions. This position is perfect for someone who is detail–oriented, commercially minded, and thrives in a fast–moving environment, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both operational efficiency and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and review the open order book on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and continuity of supplyLiaise with suppliers to chase order acknowledgements, pricing, lead times, and proof of deliveryRaise and manage domestic and international purchase orders end–to–endCoordinate and organise shipment schedules with global suppliers and logistics partnersMonitor stock levels and optimise inventory profilesManage aged and slow–moving stock, including quarterly stock rotation activitiesSource, evaluate, and develop relationships with service providers such as freight forwardersContinuously drive cost savings through improved pricing and supplier termsBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business objectivesTrack and manage supplier rebates against agreed targetsSupport vendor database clean–up and ongoing data accuracyComplete bulk uploads, including monthly price list updatesEnsure product and supplier data integrity across internal systemsThis is what you'll need:

Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roleStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelConfident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilitiesAnd this is what you'll get:

Competitive salaryPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceOption to purchase additional leave

Ad ID: 5418080606