Aliaxis: We make life flow What does that mean? If you think about it, fluids are needed in every place or process you can imagine - in every home, in every hospital, in every factory, in every farm, in every café… In fact, we rely on fluids everywhere and every day. That’s why Aliaxis are here to help create the safest, most effective, and reliable solutions for sustainable fluid management. The Opportunity/Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Supply Planner Manager to join our operations here in Huntingdon, Cambs. Reporting to the Head of Supply Planning, you will play a pivotal role in the creation and execution of supply chain buying/production plans within a well-established market-leading company. Reporting to the Head of Supply, the Planner shall be responsible for executing the function to manage all activities across the product lifecycle for the portfolio of products, components and materials assigned. Main responsibilities will include: Produce a credible plan to meet customer demands including inventory, logistics and storage considerations. Ensure pre-production activities are undertaken to ensure the system is maintained with robust credible data that creates suitable supply plans, taking actions to rectify inaccuracies To work within the business ERP system. To interpret and action the planned proposals generated via the MRP outputs. Own your supply chain with accountability to manage orderbook/project plans and make balanced decisions to ensure business priorities are supported to best satisfy customer demands Feedback on vulnerabilities and opportunities into the Integrated Business Planning cycle and engage in developing solutions to issues. Awareness of inventory logistics implications across the value stream and optimise inventory, whilst minimising customer delivery risk/costs Ensure robust answers are given to any Sales and Operation Planning questions through the Integrated Business Planning process Carry out and input into required business and operational reviews to understand capability to deliver to demand requirements, to define and manage actions to mitigate risks and issues Operate to the relevant policies and procedures as defined Requirements: Significant experience of Purchasing planning / Production Planning and scheduling in a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Decisive, well organised, systematic, and rigorous approach to planning work and priorities. Excellent influencing and inter-personal skills Delivery of results (value) from successfully working with stakeholders and customers Data driven with strong analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel essential, Power BI preferable); strong understanding of ERP (Dynamics AX preferable); and MRP software Experience of working within S&OP/ IBP environment would be advantageous Likes to challenge current process with the intention to improve Works on own initiative, highly self-motivated Energetic driver of continuous improvement Benefits: ☀ 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) & holiday purchase scheme Life Assurance 6x annual salary Critical illness cover Health and Dental Cash Plans Pension contribution up to 10% Enhanced parental leave Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Cycle to work scheme Plus many more Equal Opportunity Employer Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.