Inventory Planner

Exciting opportunity for graduate level or junior inventory planners to take the next steps in their career with an exciting manufacturing business.

Client Details

My client is a market leading manufacturer & distributor within its sector. With a reputation for quality, reliability and value for money, they are well established as a leading supplier to the UK wholesale market and has a strong presence in the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain candidate who has experience importing & distributing products and hungry to develop their career.

Description

The Inventory Planner reports to the Inventory Planning Manager and is responsible for:

• Supporting the Inventory Planning Manager in ensuring that inventory levels are optimised to maximise customer service levels and at the same time minimise the stock holding costs to the business.
• Interpretation and validation of purchasing plan, generating and seeking approval of purchase orders, placement and progression of purchase
• Liaising with suppliers and coordinating shipments
• Booking and costing stock onto the ERP system
• Processing special orders (project, export, engraving, made to order).
• Working closely with internal stakeholders (sales and marketing) to proactively manage and resolve all supply related issues.
• Managing and processing supplier returns and junking of stock following approval.
• Supporting the end of year stock take and processing paperwork as appropriate.

Profile

The successful candidate will be eager and keen to develop their career in a fast passed work environment.

Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years inventory planning experience

• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and deadline driven environment

• Strong analytical skills with a thorough and accurate approach to their work

• Computer literate with strong excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables)

• Resourceful and lateral thinking

• Excellent communication and organisation skills

• Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation

Desirable

• ERP System experience to include Inventory Control

• Experience of working with third party long lead time suppliers

Job Offer

• £24,000 - £28,000 DOE

• Profit share scheme

• Luton office location

• Outstanding development and training

• Inclusive company culture