Supply Chain Planner

Manchester, Lancashire
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain

Working as part of a strong supply chain team, the Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for managing inventory and the supply of products from global suppliers.

An understanding of global logistics & shipping process is required in this position.

Client Details

I’ve partnered with a fast-paced manufacturing & distribution business based in Trafford Park.

Description

The Supply Chain Planner will have the following responsibilities:

• Ownership of stock inventory and forecasts for all products
• Managing supplier relationships
• Scheduling and organising products from suppliers – Experience in dealing with imports from the Far East is preferable as well as from Europe.
• Creating sales forecasts for all products by generating and analysing data, looking at historical sales, the market and promotional planning.
• Liaising closely with our factory sites and warehouse as well as Sales, Product Development and Logistics Teams
• Managing inventory and stock flow, paying close attention to core sellers, best sellers, and slow-moving stock
• Continually striving to improve processes and efficiencies by analysing performance and accuracy
• Responsible for the bi-weekly stock and purchasing report presenting to the directors for sign-off
• Working with the sales team on priority stock, shortages and large volume orders to support seasonal launches
• Working with product development, sales and logistics to ensure the smooth flow of orders right through to delivery deadlines
• Monitoring, reporting and managing of discontinued lines, advising on processes and ideas to minimise costs
• Supporting the business with required inventory and purchasing support

Profile

The successful candidate for the Supply Chain Planner role will ideally have the following key skills & qualities:

• Previous experience in a Supply Planner/Buyer role.
• Experience sourcing finished products from global suppliers.
• Highly analytical, accurate and commercial whilst demonstrating a passion for products.
• Experience managing weekly stock in and sales planning.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels both written and verbal Advanced Excel skills desirable
• A skilled multi-tasker, with excellent organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced role
• Personable and approachable personality with a positive attitude and enjoys working in a team
• Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and overcome these confidently and effectively

Job Offer

• £35,000 – £40,000