Supply Planner

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Supply Planner

£29,500

Looking to progress your career in supply chain and procurement? Yolk Recruitment are supporting the search for a Supply Planner to join a fast-paced procurement team in Cardiff. In this role, you'll take ownership of purchase order management, supplier communication, and inventory optimisation, ensuring products are delivered on time and in line with business needs.

You'll work closely with internal teams and international suppliers, building strong relationships and contributing to cost-effective purchasing decisions. This position is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, commercially minded, and thrives in a fast-moving environment, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both operational efficiency and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and review the open order book on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and continuity of supply
Liaise with suppliers to chase order acknowledgements, pricing, lead times, and proof of delivery
Raise and manage domestic and international purchase orders end-to-end
Coordinate and organise shipment schedules with global suppliers and logistics partners
Monitor stock levels and optimise inventory profiles
Manage aged and slow-moving stock, including quarterly stock rotation activities
Source, evaluate, and develop relationships with service providers such as freight forwarders
Continuously drive cost savings through improved pricing and supplier terms
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business objectives
Track and manage supplier rebates against agreed targets
Support vendor database clean-up and ongoing data accuracy
Complete bulk uploads, including monthly price list updates
Ensure product and supplier data integrity across internal systemsThis is what you'll need:

Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilitiesAnd this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Option to purchase additional leave
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Location:
Cardiff
Salary:
£29,500 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Distribution

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