Our client, a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Supplier Planner to enhance and well-developed Supplier Planning activities aligned to Oliver Wight Class A standards. This role works closely with Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and programme teams to drive supplier performance. You will own defined supplier categories, improving on time delivery and inventory optimisation, with OTD performance central to effective planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct supplier visits, participating in operational reviews and sharing performance KPIs.
- Apply MRP planning expertise and Material Master knowledge to support continuous improvement in supplier planning activities.
- Join the organisation during a period of growth, with opportunities to collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders and make a meaningful impact.
- Become part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to achieving shared objectives.
- Benefit from regular on‑the‑job training and ongoing development opportunities to further build your knowledge and skills.
You will be a key member of the ISP‑S Sub‑Assemblies team, working closely with Buyers, Supply Chain Managers, Industrial Engineers, Sector Leads, Manufacturing Planners, and the Supply Chain Excellence team.
What do you need?:
- Proven experience working within an MRP or similar planning environment in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong data literacy, with the ability to identify data inaccuracies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Experience with SAP is desirable; however, comprehensive training will be provided where required.
- Results‑driven and culturally aware, with excellent collaboration skills and the confidence to influence and drive decisions across the supplier base.
- Flexibility to visit suppliers and attend the Stevenage site to engage effectively with key stakeholders.
- Experience managing suppliers against scheduled orders and fixed purchase orders (POs).
- Background working both within manufacturing environments and directly with suppliers, demonstrating the ability to negotiate and deliver to agreed deadlines.
- A strong understanding of core supply chain KPIs and performance metrics.
- A continuous improvement mindset, bringing bright ideas, best practices, and transferable experience to the role.
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
