We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Planner to join our Logistics Team, based at our Cambridge and Ely sites. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner will be responsible for executing planning activities for the manufacture and supply of materials and finished goods
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure operations can run smoothly through overseeing and executing demand, supply, manufacturing and distribution plans
• Track activities through manufacturing and logistics
• Minimise the impact of supply chain shortages, facilitating recovery plans where required
• Contribute to planning of all functions across Operations
• Co-ordinate the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, maintaining the 18-24 month demand/supply plans
• Proactive ‘hands-on’ management balancing near term demand and supply across all geographical regions targeting zero disruption to surgical activities
• Understanding and assessing impact of change control process across operations, as well as facilitation of the implementation
• Take an active role in the Netsuite development in the Operations function
• Manage cross functional projects where appropriate
• Proactive support to develop other Planners
  We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Logistics remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Building effective cross functional working relationships to foster collaborative planning
• Inventory Management • Risk and Exception management • Change management
• Be a self-starter, who is resilient with strong planning skills
• A persistent problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage your own projects whilst working in a team
• High attention to detail • Strong analytical skills
• Project management
• Effective knowledge sharing and coaching
• Degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant professional experience in Planning, or equivalent
• Experience working with ERPs (preferably Netsuite or SAP)
• Gained or working towards a relevant professional qualification, such as APICS CPI