Senior Planner

Gibson Hollyhomes; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is looking for a Senior Planner to manage material requirement planning, order fulfilment, and inventory. The role involves collaboration with Demand Planning teams and participation in new product launches. Candidates should have experience in supply planning and competent skills in SAP APO and Excel. This position offers a hybrid and flexible working environment with a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirement planning and order fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to assess risks and opportunities.
• Engage in new product launches and review interim forecasts.
• Plan outbound and inbound shipments for stock levels.
• Communicate with overseas offices and vendors.

Skills

Experience within Supply Planning

Highly organized

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of SAP APO

Competent with MS Office including advanced Excel skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Tools

SAP APO

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Planner

Salary: 37,000 - 40,000 DOE

Duration: 10 Month FTC (Immediate start)

Location and Benefits: Global business, hybrid and flexible working hours, excellent facilities.

Our client is a leading global company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands. The company is very well established and continues to grow. As a Senior Planner, you will manage material requirement planning, order fulfilment, and inventory in line with budget targets on a rolling 12/18-month basis.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Planner:

• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to understand risks and opportunities within the demand plan
• Champion the alignment of strategy, promotional activity, and special inventory purchases, working with Demand Planning representatives
• Participate in the outlier process with Sales and Demand Planners, supervising two assistant planners
• Engage in new product launches, including launch and discontinuation, and review interim forecasts to react to significant changes
• Participate in forecasting meetings and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Plan outbound and inbound shipments to support serviceability and stock levels
• Communicate with overseas offices, freight forwarders, and vendors

Key Skills Required:

• Experience within Supply Planning
• Highly organized with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP APO, competent with MS Office including advanced Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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