Inventory Planner (FMCG) – Demand & Stock Optimization

Vickerstock; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock in Newtownabbey is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage purchasing and replenishment for a defined range of items, balancing stock availability with budgets.

You will work with the Brand Manager to assess demand, plan forward orders and monitor supplier delivery performance to ensure product availability.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Finance to meet service levels and optimise stock across the branch network.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a supply chain role within FMCG, Wholesale/Distribution, or Retail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and data analysis.
• The ability to analyse demand, stock and purchasing information and assess the commercial impact of ordering decisions.
• A minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders based on demand, stock levels, supplier delivery frequency, minimum order quantities and stock budgets.
• Plan forward orders to improve product availability and support margin performance.
• Maintain forecasts and replenishment settings, accounting for promotions, seasonal demand, new products and changes in supply conditions.
• Review outstanding orders and reconcile back orders, keeping delivery dates and order information accurate.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with suppliers and carriers to achieve on-time, in-full deliveries.
• Resolve supplier shortages, delays and order discrepancies, communicating availability risks to relevant teams.
• Coordinate with Depot Managers, Operations and Goods In on incoming deliveries and stock movements between branches.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier master data within ERP and ordering systems to support reliable purchasing and demand planning.
• Support Sales with stock availability queries and special orders.
• Work with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and differences between quantities ordered and received.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Education

Five GCSEs incl English & Mathematics

Job description

Vickerstock in Newtownabbey is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage purchasing and replenishment for a defined range of items, balancing stock availability with budgets.

You will work with the Brand Manager to assess demand, plan forward orders and monitor supplier delivery performance to ensure product availability.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Finance to meet service levels and optimise stock across the branch network.