Stock Planner

Bis Henderson; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distribution business is looking for a highly organised Stock Planner to manage inbound stock and maintain inventory levels. This role requires a background in stock control or inventory management and offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to operations and customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supply chain stock control or inventory management.
• Proficient in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Demand planning and forecasting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels to meet operational and customer needs.
• Placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries with suppliers.
• Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Stock Planner to join an established wholesale distribution business. You will be responsible for inbound stock, managing and maintaining inventory levels to support efficient operations and meet customer demands. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in stock control or inventory management to contribute to a dynamic business.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels to meet operational and customer needs
• Placing purchase orders, tracking and coordinating deliveries with suppliers
• Ensure stock is received, inspected, and stored accurately
• Track inventory movements and conduct regular stock checks
• Reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate records using stock management systems
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth stock flow and availability

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in supply chain stock control or inventory management
• Proficient in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong organisational, analytical, and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demand planning and forecasting experience is desirable
• Team player with the ability to work independently

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In Short

• Industry Logistics & Transport
• Founded 2000
• Location Northampton, UK
• Company size 0 - 49

Who are Bis Henderson Recruitment?

Bis Henderson Recruitment are subject matter experts in supply chain, logistics and procurement recruitment.

With a very successful track record spanning more than 30 years, we also lead the way in eCommerce recruitment and place a diversity of roles ranging from automation engineers to specialist General Managers and Directors.

Working with clients from £1m to £25bn turnover and using our extensive experience recruiting across the UK and Internationally – we can source the candidates you need to drive your business forward.

So, regardless of the role you need to fill, having one of the strongest networks in the industry, Bis Henderson Recruitment will deliver a short-list of candidates that provides you with options and a successful placement.

Areas of expertise...

Supply Chain Recruitment

Bis Henderson has extensive experience in Supply Chain recruitment, knows the Supply Chain function inside out and offers expertise in sourcing candidates with the right skills, know-how and backgrounds in a new era of Supply Chain.

Logistics Recruitment

We are acknowledged experts across the full spectrum of Logistics recruitment, be it freight forwarding, sea, rail or road freight, 3rd party operations, owner operators, warehousing or eCommerce, you name it Bis Henderson have covered it.

Continued…

eCommerce Recruitment

We have an in-depth understanding of the skills and cultural differences complex and high-tech eCommerce operations create and can help you place talented and experienced individuals with the personal characteristics and capabilities required.

Procurement Recruitment

Our dedicated team has over 35 years of procurement recruitment experience across a broad range of sectors and as a result, have extensive market knowledge, an exceptional network and a very comprehensive understanding of what a great procurement candidate looks like.

What our customers say

I have known Bis Henderson Recruitment for a long time and they have consistently delivered really good candidates for a range of appointments both interim and permanent placements. This has always been achieved within the agreed timeframes.

Operations Development Director

Flowtech Fluidpower PLC

Yusen Logistics UK have worked with Bis Henderson on several roles, seeking their support with various requirements and objectives which have always been met. They offer a broad range of services and specialisms, but we would say that their point of difference is the wealth of industry experience, utilising senior practitioners from a wide range of industry verticals.

Bis Henderson really take the time to ensure that they fully understand each brief that is issued by us, with a level of detail that ensures any candidates that are proposed are of the required standard. They are highly professional in everything they do and have a very open, honest and pragmatic approach.

Most importantly they are easy to do business with and we would highly recommend them to other businesses for similar services.

Managing Director, Yusen Logistics