Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Supply Chain Planning Analyst (ERP Transformation) Location: Desford Duration: 12-Month Contract Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pay Rate: £16 - £20 per hour (Dependent on experience) Travel: Up to 15% travel required based on business needs About the Role We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst to play a critical role in our upcoming business transformation. This is not just a standard "business as usual" position-you will be directly involved in a major ERP transformation programme, helping us transition to a modern SAP ecosystem (including SAP IBP, EWM, and Digital Manufacturing). In this role, you will act as a vital bridge between our internal project teams and external suppliers, ensuring data accuracy, smooth communication, and timely system adoption to prevent project delays. Key Responsibilities Data Gathering & Systems Update: Primarily responsible for gathering packaging information and supplier lead times from production part suppliers, and updating internal databases. Data Validation: Assist in validating internal "Plan for Every Part" (PFEP) parameters within the current ERP system. Supplier Coordination: Engage with suppliers to ensure timely responses, smooth onboarding, and alignment on new process requirements. Project Support: Work under the guidance of the Project Lead and Supply Chain Planning Manager to support the broader SAP rollout and drive project timelines. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce waste or variation in current supply chain processes during the data alignment phase. What We Are Looking For Minimum Requirements: Hands-on experience in a process-driven, project-based, or structured environment. Background in Supply Chain Operations, ERP/SAP-related roles, or Supplier Coordination / Stakeholder Engagement. We welcome transferable experience from Manufacturing, Automotive, FMCG, Retail Supply Chain, or Logistics & Distribution. Core Skills: Analytical Thinking: Ability to define problems, compare alternative solutions, and identify data patterns. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Experience gathering and organizing relevant data, recognizing concerns, and understanding stakeholder perspectives. Basic Project & Logistics Management: Familiarity with tracking project progress (e.g., status reports) and an understanding of logistics process flows or lead-time tracking. Why Apply? This is an exceptional opportunity to gain high-value project experience on a major digital transformation. You will develop an end-to-end understanding of modern supply chain systems and gain exposure to cutting-edge SAP modules. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a knack for data accuracy, we want to hear from you. Apply Today! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.