Inventory Planner

Description:

Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Inventory Planner to our client based in Lutterworth. This role provides a unique hybrid working arrangement, with three days remote (Monday, Thursday, Friday) and two days in-office (Tuesday, Wednesday), alongside a competitive salary of £29,000 per annum. For the right candidate, this role offers a temporary-to-permanent transition.

Role Overview: As an Inventory Planner, you will manage a diverse portfolio of around 5,000 SKUs from 50 suppliers. Leveraging purchase order management tools and reports, you will make informed purchasing decisions to maintain optimal stock levels that meet customer demands.

Role Purpose: The Inventory Planner will play a pivotal role in managing supplier stock within distribution centres, ensuring stock availability targets are met while optimising budget allocation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Branch Inventory Planners, Supply Chain colleagues, and Commercial teams to ensure efficient stock management and budget adherence.
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to deliver exceptional service to branches.
• Analyse data trends and utilise forecasting techniques to drive effective inventory planning.
• Utilise warehouse management systems to manage stock and streamline operational processes.

Duties Include:
• Maintaining accurate forecasts and safety stock levels.
• Resolving supplier delivery challenges to enhance availability.
• Monitoring stock budgets and recommending strategies to optimise stock performance.
• Updating system parameters for streamlined ordering and delivery processes.

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Previous experience in Product Supply and stock management forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and time management skills.
• Confidence in running meetings and collaborating across different levels of the organisation.
• Experience using warehouse management systems, preferably Kerridge(KA)
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Working Hours:
Working hours are flexible with core hours from 9am to 3pm:
• 7am to 3pm or
• 8am to 4pm or
• 9am to 5pm

Why Apply?
Joining our client means gaining access to industry-leading training and development opportunities, enabling career growth and advancement within the organisation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to inventory planning excellence, apply now!

Please email your CV to (url removed) or call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed)