Senior Supply Chain Planner

Senior Supply Chain Planner

Location: Telford, Shropshire (Stafford Park 6)
Salary: £33,099 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours)
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

We are a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of low-maintenance, sustainable and energy-efficient building products. Serving the new build, social housing, DIY, retail and trade sectors, our product range includes windows, doors and roofline solutions.

We are committed to health & safety, continuous improvement, and investing in our people as we continue to grow.

The Role

Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Telford.

This role is critical to ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. You’ll manage supplier ordering, inventory levels and supply risk to support operational continuity and high customer service levels across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage purchase orders in line with forecasted demand

• Own day-to-day supplier order management, including placement, tracking, expediting, shortages, discrepancies and returns

• Maintain accurate lead times and delivery information for internal stakeholders

• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required

• Mitigate supply risk through dual sourcing and close supplier collaboration

• Align inventory and ordering with actual demand alongside Demand Planning

• Support S&OP processes with commercial, finance and warehouse teams

• Manage inventory strategies, including safety stock, product launches, changes and exits

• Maintain accurate master data and stock parameters within Slim4 / MRP systems

• Identify and resolve supply chain constraints impacting service levels

• Support new product launches and supply-related projects

• Drive continuous improvement across planning and supplier processes

About You

You’ll be a proactive, resilient and collaborative supply chain professional who’s comfortable working under pressure and confident communicating with both internal teams and external suppliers.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in materials or supply planning within a manufacturing environment

• Strong material forecasting and inventory management experience

• An understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes

• Experience managing supplier performance and mitigating supply risk

• A continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail

• Experience working with MRP systems (Slim4 experience advantageous)

What We Offer

• Salary of £33,099 per annum

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee wellbeing support service

• Free on-site parking

• A stable, growing business with opportunities to make a real impact