Supply Chain Planner

?? Supply Chain Planner - Global Logistics & Operations

Location: Maldon
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Sector: Manufacturing / Distribution / Import & Export

Are you a highly organised logistics and supply chain professional with a passion for global operations? We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and distribution business that prides itself on efficiency, growth, and collaborative values.

This newly created role sits at the centre of inbound supply chain planning and offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic cross-functional team that supports international freight, inventory optimisation, and delivery scheduling.

? Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with overseas factories to plan production and shipping schedules
• Manage sea and air freight bookings to ensure timely and compliant transportation
• Optimise container fill and coordinate cost-effective loading
• Oversee inbound deliveries to multiple UK warehouse locations and third-party partners
• Maintain customs documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, commodity codes)
• Track purchase orders and logistics milestones from dispatch to delivery
• Collaborate with warehousing, sales, production, and freight forwarders
• Plan delivery slots to meet warehouse or customer needs
• Monitor delays, damages, and discrepancies with clear resolution management
• Analyse stock trends and maintain accurate inventory levels across multi-site operations
• Manage ERP systems (SAP Business One and GS) for stock control and min/max forecasting
• Achieve KPIs including on-time delivery, container utilisation, freight cost efficiency, and inventory turnover

?? Skills & Experience Required

• Proven background in international logistics, freight planning, or supply chain coordination
• Experience working with ERP software
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret stock and sales data
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of import/export documentation and UK compliance requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and external partners

? What You'll Contribute

This is more than just a planning role-it's about driving operational excellence and being a central part of the company's broader growth strategy. You'll thrive if you bring initiative, problem-solving, attention to detail, and a true team spirit.

?? Core Values You'll Embody

• Customer First - delivering efficient, personalised service
• Excellence - always striving to be the best in what you do
• Knowledge - embracing learning and development
• Passion - bringing energy and pride to the workplace
• Integrity - acting with honesty, fairness and reliability

If you're ready to take ownership of a key supply chain function and be a part of a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now or contact us for more information.

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