Assistant Planning Manager (Temp-9-12months Maternity Cover)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global electronics company is seeking an Assistant Planning Manager for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The role involves supporting the Planning Manager with product planning, stock allocation, and reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain management, and be proficient in Excel and G-Suite. This position is based in London with a competitive salary of GBP 32K – GBP 35K (Pro-Rata).

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Product Planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and G-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning Manager in stock and sales report preparation.
• Prepare forecast reports and manage newness report updates.
• Liaise with head-office on product-related matters.

Skills

Team Player

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Product Planning

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

G-Suite

Job description

Title

AssistantPlanning Manager(Temps -9-12 months Maternity Cover)

Salary

GBP 32K – GBP 35K (Pro-Rata)

Job profile

Our client, a leading global electronics company, seeks a strong analytically minded Assistant Planning Manager to ensure smooth and precise business planning through the collation, analysis and reporting of accurate and timely stock and sales information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
What you’ll be expected to do…

• Excellent planning for products and accessories

• Direct support to the Planning Manager and Divisional Manager in all planning matters relating to products, including preparation of stock reports, sales reports and documents for review meetings

• Support PSI and Co-op management

• Effective support of sales and marketing teams

• Appropriate liaison with head-office (as required) on all matters relating to specified products, including preparing and sending revised plans, sales status or new models information.

• Supporting stock allocation, including to Carnaby Street retail store and eCommerce team

• Preparing forecast reports (sell-out, stock allocation)

• Manage newness report update

• Daily update of Form B / status report and circulation

Person Specification:
What you will need…

• Emotionally intelligent and a great team player

• Demonstrable experience of Purchasing/Supply Chain/ Product Planning

• Excellent organisational and time management

• Good written and verbal communication

• Demonstrable analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

• Advanced Excel skills and proficient use of PowerPoint and G-Suite products

• Able to make effective decisions as required

• Eligible to work in the UK

Location

London

Starting date

As soon as possible

Visa

Eligible to work in the UK

About our client

A leading global electronics company