Published 2025-11-01. Modified 2025-11-11.
Purchasing & Planning Graduate
Location: Nr Hailsham , UK
Department: Purchasing & Planning
Full-Time Graduate Opportunity
Are you a recent graduate with a keen eye for detail, a passion for problem-solving, and an interest in manufacturing and supply chain? We re looking for a Purchasing & Planning Graduate to join our team and play a key role in ensuring on-time delivery and smooth production operations.
About the Role
As a Purchasing & Planning Graduate , you ll support the end-to-end planning process from order input through to production and shipping. You ll liaise across departments, including Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to help deliver projects efficiently and on schedule. You ll gain hands-on experience with order management systems, capacity planning, and performance metrics, while developing essential skills for a career in operations and supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
Support the forward-looking planning function for all products
Input and manage orders, confirming delivery dates with Sales
Communicate effectively across departments to ensure on-time delivery
Monitor order management systems and produce performance metrics
Plan products through manufacturing cells and identify critical issues
Analyse capacity vs. workload and support team members during absences
What We re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Confident decision-making and accountability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong analytical, numeracy, and Excel skills
Desirable Skills
ERP or production planning system experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX
Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Understanding of machining or assembly processes
Qualification in Business Administration or related field
Personal Attributes
Decisive and proactive
A strong problem solver
Able to build positive working relationships
Driven to deliver results and continuous improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You ll gain valuable exposure to planning and purchasing processes, develop key professional skills, and be supported by an experienced team that values growth and collaboration.
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