Supply Planner

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing a group of suppliers, ensuring optimal supply chain performance, and fostering strong supplier relationships. From supporting the supply chain element of contract setup to order management and implementing action plans, your expertise will contribute to achieving the best supplier performance.,

• Collaborate with the Head of Planning to manage suppliers, evaluate their service level (SSL), and establish action plans accordingly.
• Monitor and follow up on supplier service level improvement plans.
• Place purchase orders and diligently track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Analyse root causes of backorders and devise continuous improvement action plans.
• Handle supplier litigation and effectively plan supplier returns when necessary. Experience working with SAP (Supply Chain Modules).
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation skills to effectively communicate and interact at all levels of the business.
• Proven experience in stock management. At Lyreco, Empowering people to create great is more than our EVP. We want our people to have the opportunity to contribute, develop, share ideas and make an impact. Alongside a salary of £28,366.20 per annum, you'll receive:
• 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.
• 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.
• Grow Our Own Talent Programme - promoting internal career development.
• Referral Scheme.
• Long Service Awards - to celebrate your career milestones.
• Opportunity for career break - after 3 yrs of service
• Sports & Social Club - access to discounted trips and excursions.
• All Work to Company Values:
  Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.