Senior Supply Chain Planner

19 hours ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ultra Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Cheltenham.

This is a critical position within the Planning & Scheduling department, reporting directly to the Director of Planning & Governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for all supply forecasting activities and providing the agreed business plan for the next 3-36 months to all functions.

The role serves as the long-term supply integration point to Planning Director, Planning, Sales & Marketing team, Customer Service, Commercial, and Project/program management functions of the business. You will lead the dialogue each month to agree on the business plan and align with Production Managers to enable successful execution of the supply plan.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for all aspects of planning strategically in operations.
  • Lead S&OP supply planning, scenario planning, and rough-cut capacity plans.
  • Conduct rough cut capacity and scenario planning to validate and present data and analytics to support decision-making.
  • Lead and execute the supply planning process for PCS, ensuring alignment to the business strategy.
  • Accountable for creation, maintenance, and overall reporting performance of Master Schedules.
  • Provide an effective, efficient supply plan for each bid while considering existing bids.
  • Input into delivering the operations financial forecast. Maintenance and analysis of these forecasts required.
  • Oversee customer order and project demand contract review activities.
  • Responsible for smooth transitions of NPI into production ensuring minimal schedule and cost disruption.
  • Develop and communicate product inventory strategies, risk assessments, and mitigation to the business.
  • Oversee supply planning and management processes for new and existing products.
  • Accountable for initial entry and responsibility for maintenance of planning-related IFS ERP settings.
  • Responsibility for PMRP/MRP and CRP outside the execution window.
  • Involved in product lifecycle development and identifying opportunities.
  • Ensure effective and achievable lead/lag measures and objectives are established.
  • Provide accurate reporting of manufacturing against our bid models or expected costs.
  • Actively manage the planning/scheduling risk register alongside the production managers.
  • Establish clear standards and approach specific to scheduling.
  • Support external or internal auditing to demonstrate compliance to process and working practices.
  • Support and where appropriate lead investigations into determining the root cause of delays.
  • Create initial base forecasts, developed from sales history and trend analysis.
  • Apply business intelligence gathered from Sales, Marketing, and Customer relationships.
  • Basic forecast modelling, scenario planning, and supporting stock policy reviews in all areas of the business.
  • Create short to long-term forecasts for all manufactured and 'Purchase for resale' products through use of statistical forecasting tools.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to apply market knowledge and customer intelligence to statistical forecasts.
  • Maintain forecasts and analyze changes between forecast versions.
  • Proactively seek information to improve forecasts.
  • Develop forecast accuracy measures, and ensure they are included within S&OP reviews.
  • Undertake root cause analysis to understand forecast accuracy.
  • Develop Weekly/Monthly sales v forecast reports.
  • Ensure key stakeholders are updated on key overselling and underselling lines.
  • Support product availability review process through creation of demand/supply models.
  • Support with regular reviews of stock levels.

About You:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Planner with a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of supply chain principles, and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

You should have a deep understanding of business operations and be able to provide strategic recommendations to drive business growth. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are essential for this role.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of approximately £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • An attractive benefits package, including flexible working hours, 25 days holiday, life assurance, pension scheme, and more.
  • A supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events and social activities.

Security Clearance:

Candidates must be able to achieve SC security clearance.

Nationality Requirements:

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer:

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures, believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

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