Supply Chain Planner

We are now looking for a Supply Chain Planner to oversee and optimise our end-to-end supply chain, coordinating across production, purchasing, warehouse, despatch. This is a key role in keeping our paint and product ranges available to meet customer demand whilst driving operational efficiency. This role will be based at Virginia.

• Production Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules, monitor progress, and manage MRP to ensure materials and resources meet demand.
• Stock & Inventory Control: Maintain accurate stock records, minimise shortages or excess, and support audits and cycle counts.
• Forecasting & Demand Planning: Work with sales and operations to optimise demand planning.
• Despatch & Logistics: Coordinate with warehouse and transport teams to ensure ontime, in-full deliveries.
• Lead Times & Troubleshooting: Monitor supplier and production lead times, proactively resolve bottlenecks, and act as first point of contact for supply chain challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, enhance customer service, and ensure compliance with company management systems.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain, planning, or purchasing within manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven experience with MRP/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated success in stock management, forecasting, and supplier management.
• Experience in fast-moving or multi-site production environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives or lean manufacturing.
• Self-sufficient and proactive in managing workload and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Calm and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Collaborative team player across multiple functions.
• Results-driven and focused on supporting business goals.

In line with company policy the role is being advertised internally and externally to source the best candidate.

If interested, please provide a copy of your CV to Catrina in HR Email: catrina.sharp

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th January 2026.

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