Supply Chain Planner

Pertemps Bond; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and supply chain company based in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for an ongoing temporary position. This role involves managing stock replenishment and ensuring excellent customer service through effective communication and inventory management practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and experience with ERP systems in an FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail to prevent errors.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished goods stocks meet forecast requirements.
• Maintain booking schedules around depot capabilities.
• Produce department KPI reports.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Experience with stock planning ERP systems

Experience in an FMCG environment

Job description

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Pertemps is working with our client based in Burton-on-Trent who is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with flexibility if needed.

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for contacting customers daily to advise on stock exceptions and working as part of the Supply Chain Team to manage the stock replenishment process for all products.

You will also help ensure stock availability throughout the supply chain to meet customer demand and deliver high customer service levels to internal and external customers.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure sufficient finished goods stocks are available to meet forecasted requirements.
2. Maintain short-term booking in schedules around depot capabilities, working hours, and labour availability.
3. Minimize write-offs and manage stock availability to achieve customer service targets.
4. Ensure on-time delivery of finished stocks, including supplier management and relationships.
5. Produce department KPI reports.
6. Manage inventory levels of finished stock to meet department targets.
7. Communicate shortages affecting delivery plans to key stakeholders.
8. Process and formulate information from the wider business into the inbound plan.
9. Manage and engage with third-party suppliers.
10. Implement strategies for resource optimization.
11. Analyze and improve inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• High attention to detail to prevent ordering errors causing write-offs or customer failures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage daily tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to demand changes.
• Experience with stock planning ERP systems.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.

Interested in this opportunity? Then please click 'Apply now' or call Emma on 01283 505400!