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Supply Chain Planner
Regional Supply Chain Planner – Slough, Berkshire
Company Description
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include:
- Mechanical seals and systems
- Couplings
- Filtration systems
- Predictive digital monitoring technologies
With over 200 sites in 50+ countries and 6,000+ employees, we partner with customers to enhance operational safety, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a 170-year-old engineering powerhouse pioneering progress across four global domains:
- Energy
- Security & Defence
- Space & Aerospace
- General Industrial
Smiths operates in 50+ countries, employs 16,000+ colleagues, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Regional Supply Chain Planner to join our Slough, Berkshire team. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the execution of production, material, and capacity plans, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and operations while leveraging ERP systems for planning accuracy and efficiency.
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This role is ideal for a supply chain professional with analytical expertise, planning acumen, and a commitment to continuous improvement, offering impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in ERP systems.
- Manage planned order releases and production signals based on business requirements.
- Support production schedule smoothing and stability.
- Own the Stock Transfer Order (STO) process, from creation to receipt.
- Collaborate with procurement, inventory, and operations teams to resolve material and supply misalignments.
- Identify, investigate, and escalate data and system inconsistencies.
- Provide planning data and insights for capacity reviews and scenario planning.
- Assist in problem-solving and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain, document, and audit supply chain planning processes and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Understanding of MRP, MPS, and core supply chain planning principles.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Strong attention to data accuracy and detail.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work across multiple functions and stakeholders.
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Additional Information
Culture & Inclusion
John Crane is proud of its global diversity and fosters inclusivity through:
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
- Veterans
- Pride Network
- Black Employee Network
- Women@Work Network
- Neurodiversity
Recognition & Engagement
- Smiths Excellence Awards: Celebrate outstanding contributions across projects, people, and initiatives.
- Smiths Day: An annual global celebration of the company’s achievements.
Career & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunity to engineer a better future in a leading manufacturing environment.
John Crane is committed to equality and ethics, valuing all applicants without regard to:
- Race
- Religion
- Sex / Sexual orientation / Gender identity
- National origin
- Economic status
- Disability
- Age or any other protected characteristic
⚠️ Important Note: Smiths Group and its partners never request payment for any recruitment process. Apply directly via our [Careers Portal](Careers - Smiths Group plc) to avoid fraudulent requests.
Grade & Work Type
- Grade: 09
- Employee Group: Permanent
- Global Region: Europe
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