Hybrid Inventory & Returns Planner

Frontline group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pr

Contributory pension, including life

Informa

Job summary

Frontline Group is seeking an organised stock coordinator to manage regular and ad-hoc stock movements and the returns process. You’ll prepare data, coordinate collections and ensure supplier credits are accurate, working closely with suppliers and supply chain partners.

The role offers an informal hybrid working model with an 8 office-day requirement every 4 weeks, and an opportunity to build planning and inventory experience while improving stock performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, distribution, FMCG, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with demand planning, inventory management, production planning or supply chain processes.
• Analytical with strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce and share weekly delist reports and returns data.
• Manage cyclical and ad-hoc stock returns from start to finish.
• Prepare returns information and obtain supplier return authorisations.
• Arrange cost-effective stock returns or disposal and complete paperwork.
• Work with suppliers to confirm credits and investigate shortfalls.
• Maintain shared returns tracker and monitor performance; take corrective actions.
• Coordinate weekly and ad-hoc stock movements and promotional collections/deliveries.
• Produce allocation files, lookahead reports and monthly promotional tracking.
• Analyse return rates, stock variances and propose improvements.
• Build relationships with suppliers, wholesale partners and supply chain stakeholders.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Stock forecasting

Data analysis

Supplier collaboration

Tools

Excel

Business Central

Stock management systems

Job description

Frontline Group is seeking an organised stock coordinator to manage regular and ad-hoc stock movements and the returns process. You’ll prepare data, coordinate collections and ensure supplier credits are accurate, working closely with suppliers and supply chain partners.

The role offers an informal hybrid working model with an 8 office-day requirement every 4 weeks, and an opportunity to build planning and inventory experience while improving stock performance.