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Planning Administrator

Wythenshawe Temporary View Job Description
As a Planning Administrator in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the planning team. This temporary role involves handling administrative tasks to ensure everything runs efficiently and on schedule.
  • Immediate Start Opportunity
  • 3-month Temporary position

About Our Client

An organisation operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Job Description

  • Support inventory planning through data analysis, forecasting, and stock level reviews.
  • Identify risks relating to shortages, excess stock, and demand changes.
  • Maintain planning parameters and provide reporting to support decision-making.
  • Review surplus, obsolete, and slow-moving stock and identify reduction opportunities.
  • Track inventory reduction activities and report on progress and risks.
  • Support stock reviews and inventory performance initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate inventory data within business systems.
  • Produce regular KPI, inventory, and performance reports.
  • Assist with system improvements and process enhancements.
  • Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality teams.
  • Communicate inventory priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a data-driven approach to inventory management and planning



The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Stock Control, or Supply Chain Analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and data manipulation.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining data accuracy within supply chain processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, materials planning, and stock optimisation principles.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment and supporting inventory reduction or continuous improvement initiatives would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with supply chain planning and scheduling systems is desirable.



What's on Offer

  • An hourly pay rate dependent on the level of experience.
  • A 3-month temporary position offering flexibility.
  • Hybrid working on offer.
  • Full time opportunity.
  • Early finish on Fridays.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Will Pitt
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065598
Phone number
+44 161 829 0416

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Administrator
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Wythenshawe
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Will Pitt
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0416
Job reference
JN-072026-7065598