Supply Planner

Supply Planner Office Based Derby We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner to support project delivery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring material availability, managing supplier performance, and maintaining alignment between procurement and production to keep projects on track. Key Responsibilities -Analyse project status using MRP data to identify material gaps, escalating risks and issues where required -Monitor material availability and demand to ensure alignment with project timelines and delivery plans -Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely placement -Manage the Open Order Book, ensuring deviations are tracked, controlled, and resolved -Expedite suppliers to meet project and production requirements, maintaining strong supplier engagement -Communicate progress, risks, and constraints to stakeholders to support effective decision-making -Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning, procurement, and project delivery Knowledge, Skills and Experience -Strong understanding of MRP systems and material planning within manufacturing or project environments -Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data effectively -Experience raising and managing purchase orders, ideally within engineering or overhaul projects -Proven ability to identify risks, analyse gaps, and take proactive action -Strong supplier management and expediting experience ..... full job details .....