Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

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Corin Group is hiring a Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner in Cirencester for a full-time onsite role in the Global Supply Chain team. The role provides training with experienced planners to develop purchasing, planning, inventory management and supplier relationship skills while ensuring materials are available for production. You will support purchase orders and WIP, maintain open PO reports, monitor risks, assist with MRP reviews, manage inventory in Sage Warehouse 30, and coordinate with manufacturing to optimize flow. Ideal candidate has supply chain exposure, strong Excel, good planning and communication, and a proactive mindset. Apply with a tailored CV and concise cover letter showing how you balance short-term needs with long-term goals and your eagerness to learn.

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Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
Start Your Career in Supply Chain
We're seeking a Trainee Supply Chain Buyer/Planner to join our Global Supply Chain team in Cirencester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some supply chain experience who is eager to develop their knowledge of purchasing, planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships while working alongside experienced Supply Chain Buyer/Planners.
In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the smooth flow of materials throughout our supply chain, ensuring products are available when needed and contributing to the success of our manufacturing operations.
What you’ll do
• Support Buyer/Planners with purchase orders and Work in Progress (WIP) reports, ensuring orders are acknowledged promptly and any risks to supply are highlighted.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date open purchase order reports, escalating any issues to the relevant Buyer/Planner.
• Modify and amend purchase orders generated from requisitions and monitor open PO’s to assist with on- time deliveries.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, confirming production and shipping schedules.
• Proactively communicate product and material availability issues.
• Support the review of MRP data and messages, including delay, bring forward, and cancellation recommendations, ensuring supply schedules meet production requirements and safety stock levels.
• Assist with inventory management activities, including reporting, inventory parameter maintenance, stock reduction initiatives, and reserve percentage measurements.
• Coordinate Work in Progress (WIP) activities with subcontract suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to support an effective and efficient material planning process.
• Assist with compiling and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for the consumable warehouse within Sage (Warehouse 30), ensuring inventory levels remain accurate.
• Reconcile supplier deliveries against receipt reports to ensure purchase order accuracy.
About You
• Previous experience working within a supply chain environment (Desirable)
• Sage system experience (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to balance short-term priorities while supporting long-term supply chain objectives.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a growing and evolving business.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work independently under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
What We Offer
• A fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing with hands-on training and mentoring from experienced supply chain professionals.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
• Life assurance – Six times your basic salary
• Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Employee referral program where you can earn from £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact within a dynamic supply chain team, we'd love to hear from you.
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