Supply Chain Planner (Fixed Term Contract)

Aliaxis UK Limited (United Kingdom)


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ashford
Contract type: Full time

WHO ARE WE

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARDS

We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy, we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Supply Chain Planner, you’ll be the main contact for your product portfolio, creating reliable supply plans, ensuring data accuracy in the ERP system, and working closely with cross‑functional teams to meet customer needs. You’ll analyse MRP outputs, manage the order book, resolve delivery issues, provide insights for the IBP process, and support inventory optimisation using strong data and robust actions.

Please note: This is a 6 month fixed term contract

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Build and deliver robust supply plans to meet customer demand, factoring in inventory, logistics and storage requirements.

  • Maintain accurate data within the ERP system and act on MRP outputs.

  • Take full accountability for managing order books, supply dates,and project plans for your portfolio.

  • Identify risks, prioritise issues, and implement mitigation plans.

  • Support the S&OP/IBP cycle by providing clear insight into vulnerabilities and opportunities.

  • Optimise inventory levels while balancing delivery risk, cost, and customer expectations.

  • Participate in operational reviews and contribute to continuous improvement..

ABOUT YOU

  • Strong background in Purchasing Planning, Production Planning or Scheduling within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  • Highly organised, systematic, and decisive with excellent prioritisation skills.

  • Confident communicator with strong influencing skills.

  • Data‑driven with strong analytical capability and excellent IT skills (Excel essential; Power BI beneficial).

  • Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics AX preferred).

  • Experience in S&OP/IBP environments is an advantage.

  • Naturally curious and improvement‑focused; proactive and self‑motivated.

Benefits:

  • Life Assurance 6x annual salary

  • Critical illness cover

  • Pension contribution up to 10%

  • Dental & Health cash plans

  • Hybrid Working - 2 days per week from home

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants

  • Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme

  • Full access to LinkedIn Learning to aid personal and professional development

  • Cycle to work scheme

Plus many more

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

HOW WE WELCOME YOU

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Note to agencies: Please kindly abstain from sending us candidates either directly to HR or to one of your contacts within the company. Thanks!

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