Senior Supply Chain Planner

  • Permanent

  • 100% on site

  • Middleton

  • JP40416

My Client are part of a Global Group of companies operating in the Audio sector containing some of the most prestigious brands in the business. They design and manufacture professional audio equipment that has been used on the sets of Oscar-winning Hollywood sets. Equipment is ruggedized to be able to withstand some of the harshest environments on the planet.

What the Senior Supply Chain Planner entails

  • Lead production and demand planning across multiple facilities, maintaining a dynamic 3-month build plan aligned to sales performance, supply constraints, and capacity.
  • Own and continuously improve BOM accuracy and planning parameters (e.g. safety stock, lead times), ensuring efficient and reliable production planning.
  • Monitor forecasts and inventory trends, proactively identifying risks, resolving excess stock, and driving lean inventory management.
  • Act as a key cross-functional partner, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing to manage disruptions, support new product introductions, and deliver on customer demand.
  • Oversee the ERP system transition, ensuring data integrity, operational continuity, and effective coordination across teams.

Requirements of the Senior Supply Chain Planner

  • 5+ years’ experience in production/material planning with strong MRP expertise in a manufacturing environment.
  • Analytical problem-solver, able to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Clear communicator, effectively engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.

April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously, our Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.aprilquest.com/privacy

James joined ex-colleagues at April Quest in 2020, bringing experience within the Engineering and Technology sector, having worked his way up from trainee to senior level. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he prides himself on being his clients’ first choice.

James Powney

Principal Consultant

Speak to one of our experts

Contact us

Contact our team today and let provide expert advice and guidance to help you find your dream job or to place top talent to drive your business.