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Supply Planner
Letchworth, Hertfordshire, United KingdomPosted Yesterday
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
Supply Planner
What You Will Do
As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials to support production schedules and customer demand. Working cross-functionally with suppliers, production, materials planning, and inventory management, you will ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet operational and inventory targets. You will coordinate inbound material schedules, align supply plans to production requirements, and support continuous improvement in planning processes. This role is critical in maintaining efficiency, minimising disruption, and supporting strong on-time delivery performance while contributing to overall operational excellence.
As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials to support production schedules and customer demand. Working cross-functionally with suppliers, production, materials planning, and inventory management, you will ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet operational and inventory targets. You will coordinate inbound material schedules, align supply plans to production requirements, and support continuous improvement in planning processes. This role is critical in maintaining efficiency, minimising disruption, and supporting strong on-time delivery performance while contributing to overall operational excellence.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity [Insert if applicable]
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Access to employee wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a global organisation
How You Will Do It
- Plan and manage material supply to meet production schedules and customer requirements
- Coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock and avoid shortages or excess
- Align inbound material schedules with production plans and inventory targets
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure seamless operations
- Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify potential supply risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively
- Assist in the production scheduling process where required
- Contribute to improvements in supply planning processes and systems
What We Are Looking For
Required:
- University degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience, OR a 2-year degree with 6 years of experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in supply planning, materials planning, or a similar role
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
- Understanding of inventory management principles
About Us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organisation, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.
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