Supply Chain Planner

Location: City

Kinetic PLC are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of a Supply Chain Planner to support the client Sales and Services site in Leeds. This is a full-time, 12-month initial contract covering a leave of absence, with potential extension. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Leeds.

This role is ideal for someone with supply chain planning and supplier management experience. You will manage supplier performance, optimize inventory and demand planning, and work across teams to deliver results in a complex, global environment.

Working Hours
Monday - Friday: flexible working hours - 7.5 hours per day
Hybrid role:
Minimum 3 days onsite in Leeds

Assignment & Pay
12-month initial contract
21.54 per hour
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Potential extension

Key Duties
Manage a complex range of global suppliers, driving performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
Achieve and improve customer service levels, manage inventory targets, and maintain supply-demand balance
Oversee daily operational processes for a critical segment of the supply chain
Identify and eliminate potential supply chain failures as part of the daily planning process
Champion preventive measures to avoid supply disruptions and escalate issues as necessary
Lead cross-functional teams to implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements using Six Sigma methodology
Collaborate with data teams to optimize planning parameters for better outcomes

Professional Expectations
Conduct yourself with professionalism, honesty, and reliability
Build strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Handle confidential supplier and operational information responsibly
Adhere to company policies, SOPs, and supply chain best practices
Take ownership of planning outcomes and escalate issues appropriately
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

What's in it for you?
Exposure to a global supply chain environment
Hands-on experience managing supplier performance and inventory optimization
Opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement process improvements
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
Potential for contract extension

Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.