Supply Planner

• Salary: £29,700-£38,550
• Location: Cambridge
• Country: UK
• Business Unit: Academic
• Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 29 April 2026

Meet the recruiter Ian Brooks ian.brooks@cambridge.org
Salary: £29,700-£38,550 per annum Location: Cambridge, Hybrid Contracts: x1 Full time, maternity cover until August 2027 & x1 Full time, maternity cover until June 2027 Hours: 35 hours per week We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for two experienced production supply planning specialists to join a high impact team taking decisions that impact the entire Academic catalogue of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Through careful planning and proactive attention to detail, you will balance a broad range of projects to drive the success of Cambridge's vision and strategic goals. About the role You will be responsible for planning print production for over 1000 new books each year as well as the management of backlist and paperback re-releases. You will be required to:

• Find supply solutions to deliver high-quality product on time with reference to budgetary and sustainability targets.
• Work closely with teams across the Academic department to ensure the best experience for our customers.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure performance is maintained.
• Contribute to the continuing development of the team, growing your knowledge base and driving efficiency.

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of print manufacture and a strong background in project planning. As part of a small team working across a broad portfolio, you will need confidence working independently while being open to supporting colleagues. You will also:

• Have demonstrable experience working with SAP or another ERP system to raise purchase orders and configure data.
• Be confident using large data sets to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Demonstrate an assured, collaborative communication style and be prepared to bring competing perspectives together to find compromise.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 29 April. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place w/c 4th May. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:

• A face-to-face interview in Cambridge
• Potential 2nd interview if required

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.