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Supply Chain Planner | £18.21/hr | Hybrid (Daventry) | 12-Month Contract I’m working with the UK Logistics Centre for a global engine development powerhouse in Daventry to find a proactive Supply Chain Planner to cover a 12-month maternity contract. This is a hybrid role 3 days on-site, 2 days from home, working standard office hours (37.5 per week). The Role: You’ll be the go-to for supply chain operations across planning, logistics, customer and supplier returns, and inventory optimisation. It’s a pivotal support role within their Global Planning and Logistics function, liaising with key site teams, resolving escalations, and keeping operations flowing. Day-to-day you'll be involved in: • Material and production planning for aftermarket kitting, • Handling supplier & customer returns across EMEA, • Engaging with inbound ops and site logistics teams, • Driving inventory optimisation and managing planning KPIs, • Working with planning systems like PFEP, MRP, and BI dashboards This is an ideal step up if you’ve had some experience (placement or prior role) in supply chain, logistics, or material planning, especially in a manufacturing or engineering context. You'll need: • A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field, • Solid communication and coordination skills, • Confidence working with planning systems, spreadsheets, and reports, • A strong grasp of supply chain processes and customer focus Rate: £18.21 per hour (PAYE) Contract: 12 months Location: Daventry (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Interested or know someone with a knack for logistics and a cool head under pressure? Drop me a message or ping over a CV. Phone: 01733 234000 Mobile: 07399773939 Email: Recruitment as it should be.