Inventory Planner: Forecast & Optimise Stock Across DC Network

FPS Distribution Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement

Pension Contribution

Structured career path

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Inventory Planner to secure stock availability through accurate forecasting and replenishment across a national distribution network. You will own multiple supplier accounts, analyse demand patterns, and optimise inventory levels at both regional and national DCs.

You will collaborate with RDC teams and other departments to implement effective purchasing strategies and ensure timely PO management.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to chase and deliver operational results.
• Microsoft Excel experience is essential.
• Experience in demand planning or similar analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts.
• Understand fluctuations in demand and seasonal trends to maintain stock levels.
• Maximise product availability while optimising inventory across the DC network.
• Perform analysis to manage targets and upcoming inventory projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements with stakeholders.
• Work with forecasting and inventory management systems (Slimstock) and Kerridge/MAM.
• Collaborate with other departments to apply appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies.
• Coordinate with the DC Operations Team to resolve delivery and capacity issues.
• Track lifecycle of each PO from placement to delivery and keep PO due dates up to date.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Demand planning

Communication

Tools

Slimstock

Kerridge/MAM

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Inventory Planner to secure stock availability through accurate forecasting and replenishment across a national distribution network. You will own multiple supplier accounts, analyse demand patterns, and optimise inventory levels at both regional and national DCs.

You will collaborate with RDC teams and other departments to implement effective purchasing strategies and ensure timely PO management.