Supply Chain Planner

An award winning company in York are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner or a bright Graduate with excellent communication skills to join a small and supportive team on an initial 9 month contract!

As Supply Chain Planner, you will be supporting the Product Managers as part of the operational team.  Your role will play a key part in operations, so your input will make a real difference.  Our client supplies their products to major retailers throughout the UK.

A typical day will include;

• Creating forecasts on all year round products
• Working closely together with the marketing team on new product introduction
• Raising purchase orders
• Collaborating  with suppliers and service providers
• Maintaining associated master data and planning data in the MRP system

To secure this position of Supply Chain Planner the successful individual will be;

• Will want to work in a fast moving environment
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and a real love for Excel (VLOOKUP knowledge would be an advantage)
• Strong analytical skills
• Good at working within a team in a fast moving environment
• Clear communicator that works well under pressure
• A keen eye for detail

In return this company will offer you a small friendly and dynamic professional environment to work in, a 25 days annual leave (pro rata) and free parking.

This is a great opportunity, offering you the chance to learn more about supply chain and the wider business, to develop your skills in a fast moving consumer goods company and gain experience in dealing with international suppliers.