At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage stock levels and planning processes in a vibrant team environment.
- Company: Join IPL Whittlesey, a dynamic procurement team focused on house plants and flowers.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, discounts, and health support services.
- Other info: Exciting perks like an electric vehicle scheme and mortgage advice available.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your input and offers real career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational planning and strong analytical skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Procurement Team at IPL Whittlesey! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Advisor - Planning to become a vital part of our Planning Team at our House Plants & Flowers facility in Whittlesey. If you are commercially passionate and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:45pm
- Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role
- Contract Type: Permanent
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to maintain correct stock levels in line with the degradation targets set by the business unit for the relevant time of year.
- Effectively plan and manage the stock ordering process for seasonal lines within an HP&F business unit.
- Maintain the Lorry Board for Inbound Raw Materials.
- Liaise with the Asda Supply Analyst on current rate of sale vs the collaborative plan and react accordingly to maintain correct stock levels as set by the business unit.
- Download forecasts provided and upload to PR3. Analyze forecasts to provide feedback to the business.
- BOM creation for all jobs in the system working from specs provided.
Qualifications
- Previous operational planning experience ideally in a fast paced environment (Desirable).
- Strong skills through experience of working in an analytical role (planning or similar).
- Microsoft Office Excel and use of various in house systems.
- Good all round education including Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent).
- Able to communicate and work with individuals at all levels of the business including external contacts.
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritise & multitask.
- Self‑motivated and able to work well as part of a team.
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system experience (Desirable).
Benefits
- 15% Asda In-store Discount.
- Annual Bonus Scheme.
- 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary.
- Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
- Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members.
- Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self‑Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household.
- Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount.
- Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee‑free*, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice.
- Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx).
- Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment.
- Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we’re listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource.
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.
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Planning Advisor in Whittlesey employer: International Procurement and Logistics Limited
At IPL Sittingbourne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported in their roles. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions to quality assurance in fresh produce will make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
International Procurement and Logistics Limited Recruitment Team
