Inventory Planner — Data-Driven, On-Site in St Albans

Lotus Bakeries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries, is seeking an Inventory Planner to join our UK team in St Albans. This full-time role is based on-site, four days a week, at our St Albans offices.

You will monitor inventory levels, place supplier orders, and coordinate with procurement, sales and logistics to maintain service levels and optimize costs. A data-driven mindset and SAP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions (procurement, sales, logistics).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse inventory levels to ensure optimal stock.
• Place orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales and logistics to align inventory with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks of shortages or excesses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Inventory optimization

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries, is seeking an Inventory Planner to join our UK team in St Albans. This full-time role is based on-site, four days a week, at our St Albans offices.

You will monitor inventory levels, place supplier orders, and coordinate with procurement, sales and logistics to maintain service levels and optimize costs. A data-driven mindset and SAP experience are essential.