Coalesce Management Consulting
Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid)
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Supply Chain Planner – Leeds (Hybrid)
Location: Leeds
Business Unit: Corporate (BSCRP_CUST)
Category: Procurement / Supply Chain
Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-time)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite
Contract Type: Contract
Role Overview
As part of planned leave cover, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support the Cummins Sales & Services site in Leeds. The role focuses on supplier performance, inventory optimisation, and daily operational planning across a complex global supply network.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Performance Management — Manage a diverse global supplier base, driving Class 1 & 2 escalations and continuous improvement activity.
- Service Level & Inventory Management — Maintain and improve customer service levels while managing inventory targets and balancing supply/demand.
- Daily Operational Planning — Oversee critical daily supply chain processes, identifying and eliminating potential failures before they impact operations.
- Preventative Supply Chain Practices — Champion proactive planning to reduce expediting and prevent continuity issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with data teams, integrators, and operational stakeholders to optimise planning parameters and resolve network exceptions.
- Continuous Improvement (CI) — Lead short- and mid-term tactical improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong background in planning, analytics, and supplier performance management.
- Experience managing Class 1 & 2 supplier escalations and driving CI activity prior to escalation.
- Understanding of TCO, network exception management, and inbound materials tracking.
- Ability to work with data teams to identify and optimise key planning parameters.
- Proven track record of delivering both individual and team results within a supply network.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Familiar with Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies.
- Able to balance tactical execution with strategic supply chain thinking.
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