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We are looking for a proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our client's team in Leeds. This role is a 12-month assignment covering a leave of absence, focusing on managing a complex range of global suppliers and ensuring seamless operational flow within our client's supply chain. You will be responsible for balancing customer service levels with inventory targets, managing demand, and eliminating potential failures through preventive planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Responsibility:
Supplier Management: Actively manage performance for global suppliers, handling escalations and driving continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
Inventory & Demand: Monitor and manage inventory levels and supply/demand trends to meet customer service targets
Operational Excellence: Lead daily planning processes and use Six Sigma methodologies to implement short-term tactical improvements
Risk Mitigation: Identify and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks, championing preventive practices to minimize the need for expedited shipping
Collaboration: Partner with data teams to optimize planning parameters and track inbound materials
Requirements:
Ideally a degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain/Planning
An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), network exception management, and inbound materials tracking
Strong ability to interpret data and identify key influencing parameters for supply chain optimization
Proven experience in supplier performance management and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Experience delivering results through tactical improvements and a solution-oriented mindset