Inventory Planner - Purchasing

UK AAG Alliance Automotive Procurement Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland seeks an Inventory Planner to own stock availability across national and regional DCs. You will forecast demand, replenish a large SKU range, and collaborate with suppliers to optimise inventory and fulfil customer orders.

The role requires strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. You will work with Slimstock and Kerridge/MAM systems, track PO lifecycles, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve service levels.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to chase and deliver operational results.
• Microsoft Excel experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts.
• Understand fluctuations in demand as well as seasonal trend patterns and promotional activity to maintain stock levels.
• Maximise availability to customers whilst optimising inventory across National and Regional Distribution Centre network.
• Perform analyses to manage targets and upcoming inventory projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with stakeholders to deliver improvements.
• Work with AAG UK forecasting and inventory management system Slimstock and Kerridge/MAM ERP.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies.
• Coordinate with DC Operations Team to resolve delivery, space, and priority issues.
• Track lifecycle of each PO from placement to delivery and keep PO due dates updated.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Demand planning

Analytical

Communication

Tools

Slimstock

Kerridge/MAM

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to motor factors, garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK and Ireland. Our strategically designed network, supported by acquisitions, positions us as a market leader in providing automotive parts distribution services to the aftermarket. Supported by a top-tier logistics network comprising over 300 local stores, 20 Regional Distribution Centres, our state-of-the-art 1 million square foot National Distribution Centre, and a workforce of over 6,000 colleagues, our business model prioritises maintaining an extensive and readily available product range to uphold the quality of our service offerings.

Purpose of the Job

Working within a dynamic and fast paced commercial department, your role forms an essential link in the supply chain. You will take full ownership in ensuring our stock availability remains strong through your ability to forecast and replenish stock efficiently.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts.
• Understand fluctuations in demand as well as seasonal trend patterns and promotional activity to maintain stock levels.
• Maximise availability to customers whilst optimising inventory throughout AAG’s National and Regional Distribution Centre network.
• Perform different types of analysis to manage targets and performance, as well as to assess upcoming inventory projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with stakeholders to deliver improvements.
• Work with AAG UK forecasting and inventory management system, Slimstock, as well as the ERP system, Kerridge/MAM.
• Working with other departments within the organisation to ensure the appropriate purchasing and stocking strategies are applied to each supplier / product.
• Collaborate with DC Operations Team to resolve any issues relating to deliveries, space capacity, critical priority allocation etc.
• Continually track the lifecycle of each PO under your control, from placement to delivery.
• Ensure PO due dates are always kept up to date.

Skills required

• Very good numerical and analytical skills
• 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

Internal Relations Commercial Inventory & Planning Vehicle Data Team RDC Managers Sheffield – National Distribution Centre AAG Subsidiaries

We are looking for someone with Strong work ethic – self-starter able to demonstrate strong proactive approach and self- initiative; great level of commitment and dedication to meet and deadlines with high-quality results. A positive, can-do attitude is necessary. You will be working as part of a team, alongside other Inventory Planners and reporting to the Head of Category. We will provide the successful candidate all the training and support needed to fulfil their potential and develop their skills further.

Benefits and other information

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Structured career path and bespoke training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and cashback from 1000s of high street stores via AAG Benefits Portal including Groceries Travel and hotel stays Eating out Tech Health and Wellbeing

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.