Supply Chain Planner

• The Supply Chain Planner plays a critical supporting role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials required for production. This role works closely with the Procurement Manager, Operations, Quality and Warehousing teams to reinforce procurement execution, supply planning and supplier management activities.
• The position is responsible for day-to-day procurement operations, order execution, inventory monitoring, logistics coordination, and data analysis. It ensures compliance with company procedures, maintains accurate documentation, and provides timely insights that enable informed decision-making.

1. Procurement Operations

• Prepare and issue purchase orders according to approved requisitions and procurement plans.
• Track and follow up PO status and ensure on-time confirmation, shipment, and delivery from suppliers.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update the ESA/ERP and Procurement systems and other required record files regularly.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Manager in sourcing activities, supplier communication, and tender processes.

• Develop a material procurement plan based on production scheduling, material safety stock, warehouse capacity, procurement, inspection, and release cycles, and track the arrival of materials to ensure that they meet the requirements of the production workshop.
• Develop safety stock for materials based on annual production schedule and adjust material plans according to changes in production schedule.
• Monitor daily/weekly material requirements based on production plan and sales forecasts to ensure materials are ready before production orders are released.
• Identify root causes of planning disruptions and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Coordinate raw materials, packaging and Indirect material planning to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Alert/ Escalate the Procurement Manager and Operations team of potential shortages or supply risks.

• Track stock levels, aging, and expiration dates for raw materials and packaging.
• Prepare inventory analysis reports.
• Support stock reconciliation activities with Warehousing and Finance.

• Plan and execute daily outbound shipping schedules based on customer orders, delivery deadlines, and inventory availability.
• Coordinate with warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure timely picking, packing and smooth order fulfilment.
• Monitor shipments in transit and ensure on-time delivery while addressing delays or exceptions proactively.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with customer contacts and internal teams for problem resolving and risk escalating.
• Execute all import and export operations to ensure accurate documentation, smooth and compliant customs clearance
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, safety standards, and customer requirements for both inbound and outbound logistics.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers, transporters, customs broker and courier services to manage their delivery performance to ensure optimal service level and resolve issues.
• Maintain shipping records and track key metrics such as on-time delivery, cost, damages, returns and issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements in logistics planning and import-export operations.

• Collect supplier documents for qualification, audits, and compliance needs.
• Maintain supplier performance logs (OTIF, quality issues, responsiveness)
• Liaise with Quality/Technical teams on sample submissions, COAs, and specifications.

• Optimize transportation modes, carriers, and routes to improve service and reduce costs.
• Support price comparison, spend analysis, and market data collection.
• Update monthly dashboards and KPIs.
• Assist in developing reports as required.

• Maintain compliance documentation to ensure audit-ready records.
• Execute contract and document filing to ensure audit readiness.
• Adhere to health and safety, ethics, and compliance policies across all procurement activities.

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you.  People with different life experiences who share common values.  Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025.  This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone.  Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups.  Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.