Inventory Planner: Forecasting & Replenishment Optimisation

Alliance Automotive Group; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension contribution

Structured career path & training

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts via AAG Benefits Portal

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Inventory Planner to own forecasting and replenishment across a broad SKU range. The role supports stock availability across National and Regional Distribution Centre networks and interfaces with multiple supplier accounts.

You will analyse demand patterns, seasonal trends, and promotions to optimise inventory, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements with the forecasting and ERP systems (Slimstock, Kerridge/MAM).

Qualifications

• Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts.
• Understand fluctuations in demand as well as seasonal patterns and promotions to maintain stock.
• Maximise availability to customers while optimising inventory across RDC network.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses to manage targets and upcoming inventory projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with forecasting and inventory management systems (Slimstock) and ERP (Kerridge/MAM).
• Work with other departments to ensure appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies.
• Track lifecycle of PO from placement to delivery and keep due dates up to date.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination

Excel proficiency

Forecasting knowledge

Tools

Slimstock

Kerridge/MAM

Excel

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Inventory Planner to own forecasting and replenishment across a broad SKU range. The role supports stock availability across National and Regional Distribution Centre networks and interfaces with multiple supplier accounts.

You will analyse demand patterns, seasonal trends, and promotions to optimise inventory, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements with the forecasting and ERP systems (Slimstock, Kerridge/MAM).