JOB TITLE: Supply Planner
LOCATION: Maidstone, Kent (own transport needed)
SALARY: £15.50ph to £16ph
TERM: 6 months +
HOURS: 6.30am to 3.30pm | 6 days on/4 days off (across weekends)
Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in their search for a Supply Planner. This is a temporary contract starting immediately for at least 6 months, however there could be career opportunities for the right candidate. You will be based in bright, open plan, ultra modern offices in rural Maidstone with free parking on site.
Role Purpose
The Planning Team is responsible for accurate supply visibility, efficient stock allocation, and seamless communication between the UK supply chain, procurement, master planning, transport, and intake teams. This role manages the full operational cycle—from suppliers, planning, and PO creation through to processing arrivals and is responsible to lead the short‑term planning aligning supply and demand to ensure service fulfilment for customers.
Responsibilities
- Verify actuals, review short‑term supply entries and forecasts.
- Add site stock into the availability website and refresh availability data.
- Share report to business with UK availability.
- Review calculated stock reports, comparing forecasted vs. actual and investigating variances.
- Allocate supply to demand (S&D) using the appropriate software, restrictions and inputs from PBM, Master Planners, identifying gaps or risks to coordinate adjustments and increase meeting S&O objectives.
- Coordinate daily distribution planning relating to order preparation and hard allocation of sales.
- Develop and manage processes to effectively align master schedules to execute customer order requirements.
- If suppliers cannot fulfil orders, update the plan and inform Master Planning immediately.
- Call suppliers to move stock when requested by PBM or Master Planning.
- Act as an S&O communication hub to the business (Operations, Stock Forecast, Master Scheduling, Logistics).
- Action stock movements in the ERP system accordingly.
- Perform distribution point allocation in the appropriate software.
- Request and enquire about day‑on‑day deliveries and specials requested from suppliers when required; inform Transport of any requests.
- Ensure all system inputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with operational requirements.
- Drive efficiency through continuous improvement and process development with stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Experience in supply chain, supply planning, or demand planning.
- Confident working in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Flexible to work every other weekend and shifts as needed.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Up to 28 days annual leave.
- Dedicated consultant to support your job search.
- First opportunity to see permanent positions.
- Access to free eye‑care vouchers.
- Temp of the Month awards.
- Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices.
- Perks at work.
- Discount schemes.
- Access to well‑being platforms.
Equal Opportunities
Office Angels is an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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