Supply Planner
A leading distribution business based in Wigan are looking for a Supply Planner to join their team.
About the role:
- Supply lead for product availability at all distribution centres for inventory within the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for achieving stock and working capital targets, ensuring stock levels are within budgeted levels (days cover) whilst maintaining correct stock levels to support the business customer service target.
- Manage stock availability in line with business targets, minimising stock outs.
- Develop excellent relationships with suppliers and be proactive in ways to reduce lead times and drive OTIF
- Report on any issues around supplier capability and non conformance to SLAs
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to drive forecast accuracy
About The Person
- Ideally degree qualified or overseas equivalent
- Strong supply planning experience working with long lead times
- Excellent inventory management skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.warrington@robertwalters.com
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Supply Chain
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Wigan
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: JO81EX-2BFF3452
Date posted: 24 June 2026
Consultant: Susannah Warrington
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