Role- P2P Planner
Location: Warwickshire
Reporting to: P2P Lead
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented P2P Planner to join a dynamic supply chain team based in Warwick. This role is responsible for managing order planning and fulfilment activities across a portfolio of key customer accounts, ensuring products are supplied efficiently and cost-effectively.
Working closely with manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales teams and finance functions, you will coordinate end-to-end supply activities to maximise product availability and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Order Planning & Supply Coordination
- Take ownership of order management activities for a portfolio of key customer accounts, balancing standard processes with specific customer requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between manufacturing sites, logistics providers, sales and finance teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
- Work closely with customers, sales teams and logistics operations to maintain strong product availability and support consumer demand.
- Ensure supply plans align with customer forecasts, agreed service targets and promotional activity.
- Utilise SAP and Excel to analyse data, generate reports and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Delivery Management
- Proactively plan and communicate delivery requirements with third-party logistics providers.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, increase availability and optimise logistics costs.
- Manage and resolve delivery discrepancies, implementing effective solutions while balancing service levels and cost considerations.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Take ownership of customer enquiries and proactively manage issues through to resolution.
- Act as a trusted representative of the business, developing a strong understanding of products, customers and market requirements.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, Key Account Support or a related business function.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate data.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be advantageous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business requirements.
Qualifications
- No specific degree is required. Applications are welcomed from individuals with a range of educational and professional backgrounds who can demonstrate strong analytical ability, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- A qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or a related discipline would be beneficial.
- Approximately 2+ years of relevant industry experience or an equivalent qualification.
What's on Offer
Salary £30,000-£33,000
- Structured onboarding and support to help you succeed in the role.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Regular coaching and mentorship.
- Exposure to a global and fast-paced business environment.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where diversity is valued.
- Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community initiatives.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development.
If you're looking to develop your career within supply chain planning and enjoy working in a collaborative, customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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