Supply Chain Planner

At Smiths Detection we are looking for a driven and analytical Supply Chain Planner to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role will work closely with Procurement Production Logistics and Suppliers to manage material flow optimize inventory levels and support production continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute MRP planning activities within SAP/ERP systems and take appropriate actions on rescheduling pull-ins and push-outs.
• Monitor material availability stock levels and supply commitments to support production requirements.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct demand versus supply analysis and proactively identify and mitigate material shortages.
• Develop and maintain production schedules while considering material readiness and capacity constraints.
• Drive material recovery plans and expedite critical deliveries to minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor inventory health including safety stock MOQ excess obsolete and ageing inventory.
• Analyze supplier performance and collaborate with vendors on delivery recovery and lead-time improvements.
• Generate planning reports and insights using Excel and other analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to improve planning accuracy inventory optimization and on-time delivery performance.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics Business Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning Material Planning Production Planning or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP or other ERP systems for planning and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of MRP demand planning inventory control and production planning principles.
• Proven ability to perform demand versus supply analysis shortage management and recovery planning.
• Experience managing supplier commitments delivery follow-ups and supply recovery activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
• Exposure to Power Query and/or Power BI would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time