This is an exciting new role for a Supply Chain & Production Planner to manage the full production lifecycle, ensuring products are delivered on time, to quality standards, and aligned with demand. You'll work cross‑functionally across product development, factories, procurement, and operations in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a fun, vibrant, and fast‑growing business with nineteen years of continued success supplying children's activity products to the hospitality and travel sectors. They are expanding their team as part of a wider growth strategy and offer a dynamic, supportive environment.

Description

Own the end‑to‑end production planning process from demand forecasting to order fulfilment.
Create accurate demand forecasts using a bespoke planning system to optimise inventory and prevent stock issues.
Manage factory audits and vendor relationships to ensure quality, safety, and ethical compliance.
Oversee product testing, FSC audits, and quality control, ensuring all finished products meet specification.
Handle the full purchasing cycle, including raising POs, tracking production schedules, and managing on‑time delivery.
Coordinate production activities across internal teams and external factories to maximise efficiency.
Liaise with shipping agents to manage logistics, paperwork, and delivery timelines.
Identify risks in the supply chain and implement proactive solutions.
Support customer order processing as needed.
Oversee UK distribution centre stock levels.
Contribute to wider company policy management.Profile

A successful Supply Chain & Production Planner should have:

Experience in supply chain and production planning (full system training provided).
Confident user of SAGE and Excel ideal.
A positive, proactive attitude and strong customer service skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and drive actions forward.Job Offer

A full‑time role based in the Towcester office (within a 45‑minute commute).
40 hours per week with 28 days' holiday including bank holidays.
A competitive salary aligned to experience.
The chance to join an energetic, creative, and rapidly expanding organisation.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Supply Chain & Production Planner, we encourage you to apply today