At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supply plans and ensure product availability for customer demand.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a hybrid role based in Bristol/Filton.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience on a 3-month contract with potential for growth.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment focused on sustainability and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make an impact by optimising inventory and collaborating with vendors.
- Qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Supply Planner
- Hybrid in Bristol/Filton
- 3-month contract
Job Description (highlight main points:)
Ensure the availability of finished goods to fulfil Customer demand, through active management of Inventory and Supply Plans.
- Manage short to medium (1-12 months) supply plans with a selection of Vendors. Monitor changes to supply plans and determine their impact on finished goods availability.
- Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory variances with supply plan, identify root causes and possible solutions for any risks to supply.
- Manage and mitigate out of stock/supply risks.
- Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues.
- Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
- Support Supplier Collaborative Planning through data/information sharing and feedback.
- Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead-times.
- Manage Purchase Orders, ensuring these are aligned with Supply Plan.
- Liaise with Inbound Team to resolve any delivery discrepancies and Accounts for Invoice Discrepancies.
- Report on Vendor Performance; alignment with KPIs as well as compliance with Vendor Manual.
- Sustainability Responsibility
- Ensure all duties carried out and actions completed in every aspect of your role, contribute to the short and long-term Sustainability Goals set-forth by the client.
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
- Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into supply plans.
- Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration. (Training will be provided.)
- Motivated to drive business results.
- Previous experience building relationships, negotiating and collaborating with Vendors.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Well-organised and high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of communicating to different levels in the organisation.
- Ability to work within high performing teams and is highly collaborative.
- Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals.
- Experience within FMCG, preferred.
- Self-motivator with the ability to take a pro-active approach
Supply Planner in Newport employer: HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
As a Data Quality Clerk at our innovative company, you will thrive in a supportive remote work environment that values collaboration and employee growth. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that encourages open communication and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the data management field.
Contact Details:
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Supply Planner in Newport
Inventory Management
Supply Planning
Vendor Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Data Analysis
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
