Supply Chain Planner – Global Leader – Mat Contract

Ready to advance your career with a global leader? We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join the Supply Chain team in either Widnes, Stanley Green or Middlesbrough.

As a $9 billion leader in the chemicals industry we can provide stability and exciting challenges whilst supporting your growth and career ambitions.

The role is a Maternity Contract full time position.

Role Info:

Supply Chain Planner – Global Leader
Widnes, Stanley Green or Middlesbrough
Competitive Salary
Plus Excellent Company Benefits
Hours of work 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri (35 hours per week)
Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products

We are looking for someone with strong problem solving skills who will strive for excellence in customer service whilst controlling and monitoring stock, enabling a seamless flow of goods in and out of the warehouse.

The role is primarily responsible for raising Purchase Orders and managing stock levels in & out of the business to support demand and to ensure appropriate stock levels at all times. Liaising with the site operations to ensure appropriate capacity is available for arranged deliveries. You will raise, expedite and deal with any issues that occur for all materials aligned to your portfolio including managing bad inventory out of the business.

You’ll receive a highly competitive remuneration package including an annual performance related bonus depending on your skills and experience. You’ll get exclusive access to a huge range of discounts and benefits through our U-Benefits site as well as massive discounts on a fantastic range of products sold by Univar Speciality Consumables.

You’ll get 23 days annual leave per year and can buy or sell days too. We’ll give you access to a generous pension scheme which can be enhanced to well above the legal minimum and peace of mind with death in service benefits. To help support your physical and mental wellbeing you can join our cycle to work scheme, discounted private healthcare plan and will have access to 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

What you’ll deliver day-to-day:

+ Manage a portfolio of products ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner to ensure that they are delivered OTIF whilst working closely with the commercial team for any pricing, quantity or lead-time restrictions.
+ Understand system parameters and adjust accordingly when demand has changed.
+ Work closely with the UKI customer service team (your customer) to ensure they have enough information to offer a high service level to the end customer.
+ Using your own initiative to look for new ways to improve processes whilst keeping stock levels appropriate, achieving KPI such as percentage of stock availability.

About You:

+ Experience in a similar role would be advantageous but full training will be given to a confident individual with an awareness of the needs of the business and an understanding of the importance of balance.
+ You’ll be flexible with changing circumstances, adaptable and possess strong problem solving skills.
+ You’ll have excellent attention to detail, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks according to business needs.
+ You should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to deal with people of all levels of the business.

Who we are:

With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions are one of the largest chemical distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems.

We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law.

Our Values:

+ Serious about safety
+ We do what we say
+ Where people matter
+ Valuable to others
+ Together we win

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager.

You may have worked in the following capacities: Supply Chain Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Specialist, Coordinator, Load Planner, Stock Control, Stock Controller, Inventory Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Demand Planning.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.