Supply Chain Planner; GB), Senior

Responsibilities

• Supplier & Logistics Management:
  Build and maintain successful relationships with Global Supply Planner and Logistics teams; manage incoming supply by tracking, prioritizing, and expediting shipments, and negotiating delivery schedules to align with operational efficiency and customer demand.
• Proactive Inventory Control:
  Lead regular reviews of slow‑moving and non‑moving stock (IQR), optimize safety stock levels, and develop strategies to minimize excess and obsolescence (E&O) risks.
• Strategic Portfolio Ownership:
  Serve as the central owner and subject‑matter expert for a defined product portfolio; develop and execute the end‑to‑end supply strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and the entire product lifecycle, from introduction to end‑of‑life.
• Drive Excellence and Innovation:
  Act as a leader in continuous improvement, challenging and redefining standard procedures to enhance the efficiency and success of our supply chain.
• Own Your Success:
  Take full ownership of your product portfolio’s performance; make decisions that directly impact key business metrics, from improving on‑time shipment to optimizing inventory and enhancing forecast accuracy.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other global planning teams to mitigate constraints, resolve discrepancies, support new product introductions, and ensure seamless execution of the supply plan.

• Proven experience in demand planning or supply planning within a multinational corporation.
• High degree of ownership, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work independently to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers and/or logistics providers.
• Proactive mindset with a strong ability to identify potential issues, take initiative, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for data; advanced proficiency in MS Excel is essential; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and modern planning software (e.g., Oracle Fusion DM Cloud) is highly desirable.
• Advanced verbal and written English communication skills.

• A Culture of Continuous Improvement:
  Your ideas are valued, and you will have the autonomy to drive meaningful changes to our processes and systems.
• Career Growth:
  We are committed to the professional development of our employees, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Global Impact:
  You will be a key player in a global supply chain, with the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on our success and our customers’ satisfaction.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
  We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Reward & Recognition scheme – earn points to spend online
• Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%
• Private medical cover
• Access to an innovative online learning platform
• Cycle to work scheme

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance‑based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.