Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager

Locations: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: £40000 – £50000 per annum

Job Title: Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager

Manufacturer: Northamptonshire

One of Northamptonshire’s most established manufacturing businesses is looking for someone who can genuinely run the show when it comes to Planning, Shipping, Purchasing and general Ops support. Not a clipboard manager. Not someone who updates spreadsheets for a living. They want someone who can lead a busy team, keep customers happy, and make sure the whole operation flows without drama.

What The Role Actually Involves

• Guiding the team so orders are processed properly, on time, and without chasing
• Keeping the communication flowing between Sales, the factory and customers
• Making sure shipments go where they should, with the right documents
• Keeping an eye on credit balances and payments during deliveries
• Handling purchasing procedures and supporting the buying of goods/services
• Jumping in on ad-hoc admin, logistics and customer service tasks when needed
• Basically… making sure internal demand is managed, expectations are realistic, and nothing falls through the cracks

What They Need From You

• At least 5 years’ experience across Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service and Admin
• Someone who’s comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel especially) and ideally Dynamics AX/D365/CRM
• Proper attention to detail, sensible time management, and the ability to handle pressure without falling apart
• Strong communication, strong organisation, and the right attitude – positive, proactive and a team player

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