Purchasing and Planning Graduate Location: Nr Hailsham , UK Department: Purchasing and 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 and 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 and 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 and Experience Excellent organisational and communication skills Confident decision-making and accountability Ability