EMEA Distribution Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international supply chain organization located in London is seeking an experienced EMEA Distribution Planner to manage supply and distribution plans for a vast array of products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain and distribution, with proven planning and analytical skills. Responsibilities include balancing demand and supply, optimizing inventory levels, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant planning experience in supply chain or distribution.
• Proven expertise in distribution/supply planning and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply and distribution plans across EMEA.
• Manage distribution schedules and coordinate transportation orders.
• Monitor demand vs. forecast to adjust supply plan execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Technical aptitude

Education

Advanced degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

SAP

SCM

IBP

Job description

Overview

Job title: EMEA Distribution Planner. Location: London. Business Area: Workplace Operations and Supply Chain.

What’s the role?

Bloomberg Supply Chain is seeking a Distribution Planner to be a part of the Global Supply Chain Planning team, who will forecast customer equipment demand, position inventory availability for EMEA and balance demand & supply requirements of Bloomberg customer equipment and materials. The Supply Chain Planner will collaborate closely with Operations in order to deliver the best service quality to Bloomberg customers.

What will you do

• Develop and execute supply and distribution plans for 500+ SKUs across 40+ locations in the EMEA region to meet customer and business requirements
• Manage distribution schedules and coordinate transportation orders to Forward Stocking Locations (FSLs) on a daily basis
• Manage regional refurbishment and repair plan communication with supply chain operations to ensure stable in house supply.
• Monitor demand vs. forecast to proactively adjust and communicate supply plan execution across the region
• Conduct regular reviews of actual supply performance against plan, driving corrective actions and continuous improvements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize regional inventory levels by reviewing safety stock, lead times, and demand/supply variability
• Maintain accurate master data in planning systems to align SKU forecasts with supply plans, including new product introductions (NPI) and end-of-life (EOL) transitions
• Support projects focused on system enhancements, automation, and process improvements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant planning experience in supply chain or distribution
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent work experience
• Proven expertise in distribution/supply planning and inventory management, strong knowledge of demand forecasting processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Deep expertise in planning systems (SAP/SCM/IBP) and forecasting methodologies

We would love to see you as

• A Clear Communicator. You can deliver clear and structured presentations where you understand your audience and convey the appropriate amount of information
• An Excellent Collaborator. You can build relationships with key stakeholders and you know how to identify cross-departmental opportunities.
• Experienced in Supply Chain and able to understand and challenge its processes
• Highly Creative. You can think beyond a task, understand the goal, and implement solutions to change the status quo of processes
• Well Organized. Your work is easy to follow and you can provide quick concise updates on all projects you are working on.
• Technical. You have the experience of technology tools and the passion and aptitude to learn more. You can quickly adopt new tools and assist in migration and integration throughout the global team and department. You can spot ways to save time on tasks with your technical background
• Innovative. You think and see different approaches to a problem. You can challenge reality with ideas to streamline inefficiencies and improve internal processes.

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