Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Slough, Berkshire, UK; full-time, onsite role

Company

John Crane, a business of hirify.global and Smiths Group, provides mission-critical flow control solutions, including mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

What you will do

• Coordinate daily supply chain activities across planning, procurement, and operations, including orderbook management and Master Production Scheduling.
• Support local planning teams with material availability and alignment to production plans.
• Analyse supply chain data, monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate findings into practical actions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Perform root cause analysis, resolve operational and system-related issues, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain ERP and MRP data accuracy, support data governance, and track supply chain projects and risks.

Requirements

• Experience in a supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles and processes.
• Experience interpreting data and producing meaningful business insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; Power BI experience is advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment supported by employee resource groups covering veterans, Pride, Black employees, women, and neurodiversity.
• Recognition through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and Smiths Day celebration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work in a global organisation with colleagues across more than 50 countries.