We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

Pentland Brands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Planner to join our Global Supply Planning team in Sunderland or Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a global organisation known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating sourcing activities, ensuring seamless supply chain operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating capacity and material bookings with vendors.
• Managing the monthly buying cycle to align with business needs.
• Developing global buy plans and effectively communicating with regional merchandising teams.
• Handling direct delivery and distribution centre purchase orders within our SAP & Nexus systems.
• Monitoring production plans with our global vendor base to ensure adherence to business requirements and timelines.
• Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships to foster collaboration and efficiency.
• Supporting the onboarding process for new vendors and providing guidance on Pentland processes and expectations.
• Generating and analysing key performance indicator (KPI) reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinating with relevant teams to monitor critical path activities and proactively address potential delays.
• Identifying and managing non-conformances against agreed processes, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• You might just be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:
• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain planning.
• A strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Proficiency in SAP and other relevant supply chain management systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and drive informed decision-making.
• A proactive attitude, with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• A competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application.