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Supply Chain Analyst
30,000 - 35,000 + BUPA + 33 Days + Benefits
Rugby, Warwickshire

Are you a Supply Chain Analyst looking to make a significant impact on cost savings for a market leading business, with an attractive package, on-going development and future progression opportunities?

With an analytical mindset, you will support the business in maximising value from procurement activities and fleet management, identifying cost saving opportunities and improving efficiencies.

With over a century of heritage and a global reputation as a market leader, this company has fantastic employee retention, commitment to professional development, and unrivalled progression opportunities. With some lucrative contracts in the pipeline, this is a great time to get on board and play a key role in their future.

This position would suit a Supply Chain or Logistics Analyst, who has experience with numbers and data, who can identify cost savings and who has the drive to increase efficiencies.

DUTIES
* Identify cost savings across the company, with a focus on Suppliers and Fleet
* Ensure fleet compliance, monitor costs and collate fleet records
* Provide purchasing reports to identify overspend

PERSON
* Supply Chain Analyst, or a Fleet Administrator who has an eye for cost saving
* Previous experience of identifying cost saving opportunities
* Data / numbers minded, ability to compile a report to highlight inefficiencies

Supply Chain Analyst, Data, Logistics, Fleet, Transport, Administrator, Engineering, Engineer, Cost, Savings, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton, Leamington, Lease, Vehicle

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This fast-growing manufacturing business is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to power smarter planning, forecasting, and inventory decisions. If you're analytically sharp and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make real impact.

Key Responsibilities as Supply Chain Analyst:

• Analyse supply chain data to improve forecasting, planning, and inventory control
• Track key metrics (forecast accuracy, stock turns, service levels)
• Support SIOP processes with scenario modelling and performance reporting
• Build dashboards and reports for better visibility and decision-making
• Collaborate across departments to align supply with demand
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve supply chain performance

The successful candidate will:

• Experience in supply chain analysis, forecasting, or inventory management, gained in a manufacturing/distribution or retail environment ideally
• Strong Excel + ERP/MRP systems; Power BI/Tableau a bonus
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills

On offer: -

• A salary circa 60,000
• Pension
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• High-impact role in a growing, forward-thinking business
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations
• Great culture with focus on innovation, sustainability, and improvement

Ready to turn insight into impact? To apply, please send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

Supply Chain Coordinator required for a leading supplier to Subsea and Oil & Gas industries. Employing around 50 people, this precision engineering organisation use the latest automated and manual machinery offering the capability for large, medium and small batch quantities.

This opportunity is located in LEEDS meaning the successful Supply Chain Coordinator will be easily able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Castleford and Birstall.

Key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator will include:

• Coordinate the procurement and inventory management to support production operations
• Manage the performance of suppliers to ensure timely delivery within agreed timeframes and quality standards
• Monitor inventory levels to maximise efficiency of stock value, reducing both excess and shortages
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure stock compatibility and specifications
• Collect and analyse data to help identify market trends and provide forecasts
• Deliver reports on overall sales and performance metrics to stakeholders

For the Supply Chain Coordinator opportunity, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess;

• Experience as a Supply Chain Coordinator in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
• Understanding of industry specific specifications and standards
• Experience using ERP systems
• Negotiation, analysis and communication skills

Salary and benefits;

• Up to 40,000 p/a (depending on experience)
• 29 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
• 37 Hours per week
• Statutory Pension Scheme
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

To apply for the Supply Chain Coordinator role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information

Our client, a highly commercial and successful business based in Banbury is currently looking to recruit a Group Supply Chain Administrator, reporting directly to the Group Supply Chain Team Leader. This position is due to an increase in workload due to ongoing acquisitions and growth.

Working hours are Monday- Thursday 08:30am- 17:00pm, Fridays 08:00am – 15:30pm and the role is fully office based.

Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Supply Chain Administrator is to support the Group Supply Chain Team Leader to provide the organisation with a cost-effective supply chain, where supplier on time delivery, stock availability and product quality are our main focus, using their extensive experience of planning and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Issuing Purchase Orders:

• Order Summary Processing (OSP), to issue Purchase Orders and Subcon Orders

• Placing orders against forecasted or Reorder Point (ROP) products

• Placing orders for all other items to demand (supplier lead time)

Expediting Purchase Orders:

• Regular contact with all suppliers to ensure deliveries are received on time and in full, and to maintain comments and due date, reflecting key supporting information

• To escalate to the Group Supply Chain Team Leader any deliveries that could lead to back orders or customer delays

Liaise with other departments, such as:

• Finance – tracking and liaising supplier payments, ensure any financial issues are smoothly and quickly resolved

• Warehouse – to ensure the smooth flow of material into the business and answer any product queries

• Sales – keeping the team up-to-date with any price increases

• Operations - Updates on inbound supplier deliveries

General Purchasing:

• Non conforming deliveries (NCD's) raised and closed in a timely manner

• Docuware invoice queries to be resolved within 48 hours

• Checking all order confirmations match

• Weekly review of all supplier back orders, and customer back orders to see if we can pull orders forward

• Keep electronic filing up to date

• Complete purchase orders (where agreed) as per schedule

• Maintain group availability target of 95%

Skills and Profile Required

• Previous administration experience (essential)

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team (Essential)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail (Essential)

• Strong organisational skills (Essential)

• Ability to work well under pressure (Essential)

• Previous Microsoft office experience (Essential)

• Previous supply chain experience ( Preferred but not essential)

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Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £26,000 – £7,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Temp to Perm – Immediate Start Available

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (on permanent contract).

About the Supply Chain Assistant Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established distributor in the flooring industry, who is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Assistant to join their team in Rochdale. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate, with an immediate start available.

The role involves managing goods-in and goods-out processes, coordinating with third-party logistics providers, and providing key administrative support to the supply chain team.

Supply Chain Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Organise goods-in deliveries, prepare delivery information, and process incoming paperwork.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers for trailer requirements and transport scheduling.
• Maintain and update goods-out sheets, manage ad-hoc transport requests, and update weekly transport data files.
• Match and approve transport invoices and monitor IPP pallet movements.
• Provide general administrative support to the supply chain team.

Supply Chain Assistant Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £26,00 – £2 000 (depending on experience).
• Temp-to-perm role with long-term prospects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are immediately available with and you think you have what it takes to succeed, please apply online for this Supply Chain Assistant role.

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Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £26,000 – £7,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Temp to Perm – Immediate Start Available

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (on permanent contract).

About the Supply Chain Assistant Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established distributor in the flooring industry, who is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Assistant to join their team in Rochdale. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate, with an immediate start available.

The role involves managing goods-in and goods-out processes, coordinating with third-party logistics providers, and providing key administrative support to the supply chain team.

Supply Chain Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Organise goods-in deliveries, prepare delivery information, and process incoming paperwork.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers for trailer requirements and transport scheduling.
• Maintain and update goods-out sheets, manage ad-hoc transport requests, and update weekly transport data files.
• Match and approve transport invoices and monitor IPP pallet movements.
• Provide general administrative support to the supply chain team.

Supply Chain Assistant Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £26,00 – £2 000 (depending on experience).
• Temp-to-perm role with long-term prospects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are immediately available with and you think you have what it takes to succeed, please apply online for this Supply Chain Assistant role.

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Production Planning Leadmanages and optimizes the production planning process within the manufacturing environment.This role involves overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and execution of production activities to ensure efficient operations, timely delivery, and cost-effective output. The role will lead the daily production planners to ensure service level is being met while minimalizing downtime and optimising production efficiency. The Supply Chain planner will also be looking at forward forecasting to ensure plans are in place for upcoming product launches or promotional activity to ensure these are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and periodically assessing long-term production plans which are aligned to the forecast.

• Reviewing ABC SKU rankings and Safety Stock targets.

• To communicate capacity data findings with manufacturing departments.

• Provide capacity data to departments for the capital expenditure budgets

• To aid preparation of monthly departmental management reports.

• Creating and managing detailed production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.

• Collaborating with various departments (e.g., sales, purchasing, engineering) to ensure smooth production flow and alignment of resources.

• Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, and coordinating with purchasing to ensure timely procurement.

• Analysing production data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.

• Leading and mentoring a team of production planners, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to production plans and procedures.

• Tracking production metrics, analysing performance data, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Ensuring that production processes comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Use GBS tools where necessary to help drive a continuous improvement culture

Capabilities required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain organized records

• Expertise in using production planning software

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate production bottlenecks

• Ability to lead and manage a team of production planners, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of products

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners

• In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to adapt to a changing production demands and priorities

• Flexibility to handle unexpected issues or changes in the production schedule

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

• Experience in coaching and developing teams

Our client, a leading organisation in the EMEA region, is searching for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about optimising supply chain processes and ensuring efficient logistics, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?
At our client's organisation, you'll play a vital role in coordinating and managing end-to-end supply chain processes. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will help shape the future of logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer export requirements, including documentation and logistics for outgoing goods.
• Create and map master data to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with Customer Services on material stock agreements.
• Oversee intercompany demand forecasting to meet supply needs.
• Implement service level agreements with suppliers to ensure top-notch performance.
• analyse supply chain data to optimise efficiency's and reduce costs.
• Support cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines.
• Actively promote Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) compliance.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration are a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• High-quality communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a knack for multi-tasking.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

What's in it for You?

• A chance to work with a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive work environment that values health and safety compliance.

Join Our Team!
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us optimise our supply chain to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're excited about this opportunity. We can't wait to meet you!

Join us in making a difference - apply today!

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