The Role
Develops and updates supply plans using forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments to ensure product availability. Collaborates with demand planning, sales, production, and suppliers to optimize inventory, reduce excess stock, minimize shortages, and address delivery risks. Monitors KPIs, supports cost-efficiency initiatives, manages supplier order status, and analyzes data to identify trends and inform planning decisions.
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Description
- To ensure timely availability of products according to demand plans
- Generate and update supply plans based on latest forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams such as demand planning / sales / production to optimize stock, reduce excess, and minimize shortages
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, lead times, and order status. To follow up on any delays or issues
- Support cost efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimized sourcing and inventory management
- KPI Monitoring & Reporting
- Proactive Risk management
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in planning fields, Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes and inventory management
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
Why join us in Bradford
- Work locally for a NYSE-listed global technology group, with the stability of an international employer and the feel of a close-knit site team
- Be part of a manufacturing site producing precision sensor technology used across aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors
- Real cross-functional exposure — this role sits at the centre of planning, production, and procurement
- Convenient location for candidates commuting from Bradford, Leeds, and the wider West Yorkshire area
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, economics, business administration, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in planning fields
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong understanding of planning, supply chain processes, and inventory management
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
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The Company
What We Do
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is a global provider of precision measurement sensing technologies. It designs and manufactures sensors, weighing solutions, and measurement systems built for accuracy, reliability, and repeatability. Its engineering expertise supports applications including vehicle and aircraft design and safety, advanced medical equipment, and consumer products, helping customers make products and operations safer, smarter, and more productive across multiple industries.
