Regional Distribution Supply Planner

UK / EMEA Region

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000

Are you an organised and analytical supply chain professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Regional Distribution Supply Planner to play a key role in ensuring products are available at the right place, at the right time, while balancing inventory, supplier capacity and customer demand across the UK and EMEA regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling 24-month supply plan.
• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing sites and logistics providers to ensure product availability.
• Identify and manage supply risks, shortages and capacity constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels to optimise stock whilst minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support S&OP/SIOP planning processes and performance reviews.
• Analyse supply chain data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate inbound transportation and logistics optimisation activities.
• Maintain planning data including lead times, safety stock and order quantities.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes and product phase-outs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years' experience in supply planning, inventory management or a similar supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using SAP planning systems (IBP, APO or S/4HANA).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to work proactively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What's Measured in This Role?

• Inventory value and stock turnover.
• Customer delivery performance.
• Customer backlog levels.
• Supplier backlog levels.

In Simple Terms

You'll be responsible for making sure the right products are available when customers need them. Working with suppliers, logistics providers and internal teams, you'll manage stock levels, plan future supply, and resolve any supply chain challenges to keep operations running smoothly.

If you're looking to develop your career in a dynamic supply chain environment and enjoy working with data, planning and cross-functional teams, we'd love to hear from you.