Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Our Team as a Supply Planner - Sheffield

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive supply chain excellence? We're looking for a proactive and analytical Supply Planner to join our team in Sheffield. In this role, you'll be responsible for gathering and streamlining key data from multiple systems to support the Business Unit (BU), while developing efficient processes that enhance data collection and analysis.


You'll provide critical analytical support across the area, championing the use of standardized supply chain tools and driving consistency. Working closely with stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service, you'll contribute to S&OP data preparation, support improvement initiatives, and help deliver profitable growth and outstanding service.


This role also supports all areas under the BU Supply Chain Director/Senior Manager, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a broad impact across the business.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Master Planning Support

Assist in preparing reports and insights for production planning. Manage system transactions to keep production plans running smoothly. Join planning meetings and contribute to discussions. Provide ad-hoc support to the Master Planner and Supply Chain Manager.

S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

Attend key S&OP meetings and help drive alignment across teams. Prepare reports and presentations that bring data to life. Coordinate communications and admin tasks to keep the S&OP process on track.

Finished Goods Purchasing

Support analysis of purchasing needs for finished goods. Handle system transactions and reporting for purchase orders. Communicate with vendors to ensure timely and accurate supply.

Forecasting

Collaborate with the forecasting team to collect, review, and report data. Update systems with the latest forecast information. Share forecasting reports across the business. Maintain monthly Flash data updates.

Inventory Management

Help create and distribute inventory reports. Participate in monthly inventory review meetings.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Be an active team member on supply chain projects. Support reporting and admin for project activities. Assist with tech transfers within the business unit. Analyse supply chain KPIs and highlight areas for improvement. Champion continuous improvement to boost efficiency and deliver savings.






QUALIFICATIONS

A sharp eye for detail

and a genuine enthusiasm for working with data.

Excellent communication and organisational skills

- you're someone who keeps things moving and keeps everyone informed.

A collaborative mindset

- you enjoy working with others and are always open to learning.

Experience with supply chain planning systems

or processes is a bonus. A

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with

SAP or other ERP systems

is preferred. Confident using

Microsoft Office applications

, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Our offer to you...

Work-life balance that works for you

- because your wellbeing matters. A

competitive compensation package

designed to reward your contribution.

Career development opportunities

in a truly global organisation. Be part of a company known as

innovation leaders in protective coatings

. Access to

Sherwin Academy

- offering continuous learning and development for all career stages. A strong focus on

wellbeing, mental health, inclusion, and diversity

through dedicated programmes, including support for women and underrepresented groups.

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EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION


At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:



Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being


Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution


Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities


It's all here for you... let's Create Your

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Eligibility to Work


You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.



Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.



Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.