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Senior Supply Chain Planner / Senior Demand Planner Salary: Negotiable DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Hull Hours: Monday-Friday Early Finish Fridays Permanent Position We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business for a Senior Supply Chain Planner / Senior Demand Planner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional looking to take ownership of forecasting, planning, supplier performance, and inventory strategy within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, improving supply chain performance, and supporting the business through its next phase of growth. The Role Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for leading forecasting and planning activities across the business while working closely with production, procurement, sales, and supplier networks. Key Responsibilities: Lead demand forecasting and supply planning activities to support business objectives Develop and maintain accurate forecasting models to support production and inventory requirements Translate sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing and supply plans Drive improvements in stock availability while reducing excess and obsolete inventory Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and improvement plans Lead monthly and quarterly supply chain review meetings Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement Support new product introductions, seasonal demand fluctuations, and business growth initiatives Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to align operational and commercial objectives Identify and implement continuous improvement projects across planning and supply chain functions Mentor and support junior members of the planning team where required The Candidate To be considered for this position, you should have: Proven experience within a senior planning, demand planning, supply chain, procurement, or materials planning role Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, or production environment Strong forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP system experience Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills Ability to influence decision-making across multiple departments Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to identifying efficiencies Salary & Benefits Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience Company Bonus Scheme 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Early Finish Every Friday On-Site Gym Employee Discount Schemes Regular Team Events and Social Activities Ongoing Training and Professional Development Genuine Career Progression Opportunities International Travel Opportunities On-Site Parking This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to join a growing manufacturer where they can have a genuine impact on business performance and help shape the future of the supply chain function.

Buyer Full-Time Permanent£35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Benefits Are you an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing? We are recruiting for a proactive and commercially aware Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in high-quality precision products for a wide range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will play a key role in procurement, supplier management, stock control and supply chain performance. This role would suit candidates with previous experience in manufacturing procurement, engineering purchasing, materials sourcing, or supply chain coordination. The Role - Buyer / Procurement Specialist As Buyer, you will support the day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities across the business, ensuring raw materials, subcontract services and consumables are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production schedules. You will work closely with production, engineering, stores and suppliers to maintain strong supplier relationships, improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, engineering consumables and subcontract services Source competitive quotations from suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and supply agreements Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved Monitor stock levels and material availability to support manufacturing and production schedules Track supplier performance, delivery times and quality standards Resolve supply chain and purchasing issues quickly and effectively Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects across procurement and supply chain functions Maintain accurate purchasing records, ERP/MRP system updates and supplier documentation Collaborate closely with production, operations and finance teams Buyer Requirements Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role within manufacturing or engineering Experience purchasing raw materials, engineering components or industrial products Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and production planning Experience using ERP systems, MRP systems and Microsoft Office packages Excellent communication and organisational skills Commercial awareness with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Knowledge of engineering materials, industrial manufacturing or production processes would be advantageous What's On Offer Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per year New starter incentive payment Shorter working day on Fridays Supportive and collaborative team environment Ongoing training and career development opportunities Apply Now If you are an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Planner or Manufacturing Buyer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Title: Production Planner / Scheduler Location: Stockport Salary: £38,000 £44,000 per year Position Type: Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing team. This role will focus on planning and coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and supporting the introduction of new large CNC machines into the workflow. You ll work closely with multiple departments to deliver accurate schedules and maintain high levels of on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities: Create production schedules from MRP outputs, balancing customer demand, material availability, and machine capacity Support machine planning, including new CNC machines and ongoing capacity management Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and other departments to ensure schedules are understood and achievable Collect and analyse data on schedule adherence, providing insights for continuous improvement Compile and distribute reports to support planning, manufacturing, shipping, and customer service teams Identify process and product improvement opportunities Mentor and support junior staff as required Skills & Experience: 5+ years experience in production planning/scheduling within manufacturing Excellent understanding of ERP systems - SAP is essential Advanced MS Excel skills Strong product and production method knowledge Excellent numeracy, literacy, and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Proactive, motivated, and team-oriented Why This Role? Be involved in introducing and supporting large-scale CNC machinery Work across a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment Develop your expertise in production planning and machine capacity management

Contracts Manager - Construction We are recruiting for an exceptional Regional Contractor who are looking to strengthen their Senior Leadership Team with the recruitment of an experienced, client focussed Contracts Manager to oversee new build projects up to 10 million across the industrial, commercial, retail and public sector space. The Role You'll be the pivotal across live projects, steering everything from tender strategy to snagging. You'll lead teams, manage stakeholders, and keep schemes to plan and budget Work with estimators to shape tender strategies and logistics Deliver monthly project updates to senior leadership Be the face of the business on-site, liaising with clients and stakeholders Lead DTMs and weekly progress reviews Monitor costs, margins, and KPIs Identify value engineering opportunities Champion health and safety across all sites Manage labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to hit programme targets Coordinate with buyers and planners to keep materials and plant flowing Flag delays early and work with internal teams to keep things on track Record site instructions and maintain documentation Attend cost/value meetings and contribute to commercial strategy Oversee snagging and close-out with precision Skills and Experience: SMSTS & CSCS (Manager level) Strong leadership and communication skills Detail-oriented and deadline-driven Solid grasp of production processes Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.