Supply Chain Planner

A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Planner.

Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner;

• Assist with the monthly forecast review and analyse historic demand and stock levels.
• Review forecasts with sales team on monthly basis.
• Have a full understanding of product lifecycle to aid forecasting.
• Ensure all new business forecasts are validated and acted upon quickly.
• Assist in identifying optimum Stock holdings.
• Raise all purchase orders/enquires with suppliers in a timely manner.
• Confirm all orders with suppliers within an agreed time frame.
• Assist in the review of slow and fast-moving lines.
• Assist in the production of weekly reports for assigned departments.
• Monitor critical paths of key products for launch ensuring any issues are highlighted.
• Review daily shipping exceptions and advise of actions ensuring awareness of any risk.
• Actively ensure all orders are delivered on time, working closely with logistics coordinators and suppliers.
• Ensure all Master Data issues are flagged to Purchasing.

Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Planner;

• Experience in a supply chain or purchasing position.
• Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Experience of using an ERP / MRP system.
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative.

This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.