Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Planning AnalystLocation: Desford, Leicestershire (Fully Onsite)Salary/Rate: 22/hrShift Pattern: 37.5 hours/week (Flexible start/finish times post-onboarding, early Friday finishes available)About the Role:We are seeking a proactive, data-driven Supply Chain Planning Analyst (SCPA) to join a multi-million-dollar manufacturing operations facility in Desford. You will play a pivotal role in supporting large-scale New Product Introduction (NPI/MPI) programs, managing "Plan For Every Part" (PFEP) elements, and driving continuous improvement across a $1B+ global supply chain.Key Responsibilities:Lead supply chain planning activities for major NPI projects launching through 2027 (designing solutions for 1,000 new parts and (phone number removed) machines annually).Drive inventory optimization, material flow design, packaging strategies, and logistics continuous improvement.Support high-impact projects, including a major $1.5M RFID container tracking initiative across 150,000 assets.Manipulate complex data using advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, business cases) and present insights to cross-functional leadership.Collaborate closely with global suppliers, procurement, operations, and logistics teams across the UK, Europe, Americas, and Asia.Requirements:Experience: 4-5+ years in Supply Chain / Logistics / Planning within a Manufacturing / Production-line environment (Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Industrial, Aerospace, Packaging).Core Skills: Proven ..... full job details .....