Supply Planner
- Posted April 10, 2026
- £40000 - £50000 per annum
- Reading
- Permanent
Supply Planner
Reading | Hybrid
12‑month Fixed Term Contract
The role
We’re looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join a group supply planning team in a fast‑moving, complex environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring customer demand is translated into a reliable and achievable supply plan, while keeping inventory within agreed targets.
You’ll work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and planning teams to balance supply and demand, manage risks, and continuously improve planning accuracy and performance.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain supply plans aligned to business and inventory targets
- Translate demand into weekly, mid‑ and long‑term supply plans
- Manage and maintain planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock and service levels
- Build and adjust master supply plans using SAP IBP
- Identify and manage supply risks, including potential stockouts and excess inventory
- Support S&OP / supply review meetings with data, scenarios and clear recommendations
- Track performance against plan and share key planning KPIs
- Work closely with manufacturing to adjust production plans as required
- Support budget and future‑year planning activities
- Collaborate across teams to resolve supply issues and manage unplanned events
What we’re looking for
- 3-5 years’ experience in supply chain or supply planning
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain processes
- Confident user of SAP (SAP IBP experience desirable)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with inventory, lead times and demand variability
- Comfortable working in a fast‑changing, cross‑functional environment
About you
- Analytical, organised, and detail‑focused
- Confident working with data and turning it into clear actions
- Proactive problem‑solver who spots risks early
- Strong communicator, able to work with multiple stakeholders
- Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.









