Senior Supply Chain Planner

3 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Agility Recruitment Full time

**Company Overview**
My client is dedicated to advancing the global decarbonization agenda by revolutionizing the building industry. Their innovative technology hunts for and eliminates wasted energy and emissions, addressing up to 40% of energy inefficiencies in commercial buildings. They combine patented hardware and software solutions powered by Machine Learning to optimize energy consumption automatically. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing CleanTech scale-ups in the UK, they have been featured on prominent platforms such as the BBC, presented at COP26, and acclaimed by Tech Nation as a leading climate tech company.

**About the Role**
The Senior Supply Chain Planner will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Operations and CTO by managing the supply chain effectively. You will serve as a key liaison between external electronics and mechanical manufacturing partners and the company, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Develop, implement, and manage** supply chain strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise costs.
- **Coordinate **with internal and external stakeholders for the seamless integration of supply chain processes.
- **Utilise ERP** (we use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) to analyse data and make informed decisions
- **Demand Planning**:Utilise the forecasted demand for products and components, ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet customer needs while minimizing excess stock.
- **Supply Chain Management**: Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including maintaining the Approved Vendor Listing (AVL) and managing relationships with suppliers.
- **Purchasing Activities**: Handle procurement activities, including obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, and monitoring lead times for component stock.
- **Supplier Development**: Identify new suppliers and alternative providers, negotiating pricing to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
- **Bill of Materials (BOM) Management**: Work closely with Engineering to update and maintain the BOM for all products, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.
- **Testing and Quality Assurance**: Ensure compliance with testing and assembly standards by third-party providers, monitoring and reporting on product quality.
- **Stock Control**: Manage stock inventory, including receiving, recording, and maintaining accurate stock levels. Collaborate with the Operations team on stock counting and control processes.
- **Reporting and KPI Analysis**: Prepare ad hoc reports and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and optimize supply chain performance.
- **Order Fulfilment Support**: Assist Operations team when needed to ensure timely, accurate order fulfilment

**Essential Skills**
- Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners
- Experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably within high-tech manufacturing
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Proactive self-starter with a strong initiative to drive continuous improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting
- Hands-on approach and “get the job done” attitude

**Desirable Skills**
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for inventory management and procurement
- A keen interest in the energy sector and commitment to achieving Net Zero goals

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

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