Supply Chain Planner

Fmk consulting; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Foodservice company is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join their team in Cheltenham. This part-time role requires strong analytical and communication skills, focusing on stock planning and supplier management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary of £13,770 for a 20-hour work week with potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify problems and evaluate options.
• Action-oriented individual able to manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for stock planning and forecasting.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer needs.

Skills

Strong I.T and administration skills

Customer Service Focus

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyse large datasets

Strong analytical skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Good attention to detail

Experience using Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in supply chain planning role or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDA

Job description

A leading Foodservice company are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team. Please note - This is a part time (20 hour / per week) role.

Job Purpose

Contribute to achieving c. 97% supplier service levels and c. 20 stock day target. To ensure a smooth and efficient flow of goods, to the end customer, while minimising costs and maximising customer satisfaction.

Scope of the Role

• Accountability for the stock planning & forecasting of c. 550 - 1500 SKUs across 3 warehouse locations within your designated category.
• Build and maintain relationships with over 80 suppliers.
• Responsibility for ensuring sufficient stock at our 3 sites is procured from c. 350+ suppliers for c. 1500 Frozen SKU's, c. 550 Chilled SKUs, and c. 1800 Ambient SKU's.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Strong I.T and administration skills, numeracy, and a good level of English.
• Customer Service Focus, Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills.
• An action-oriented individual, who is solutions focused, can manage multiple priorities, and deliver results on time.
• A good team player, with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills that follows processes in place and prioritises business improvement.
• Ability to analyse large datasets to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to be able to identify problems, evaluate options, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in planning and execution.
• Experience using Microsoft office suite of applications, including Excel.

Desirable

• An understanding of the supply chain process, including procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience in supply chain planning role or related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with forecasting techniques and demand planning processes.
• Understanding of inventory control principles, including inventory optimisation, stock levels, and reorder points and experience managing inventory levels and optimising stock.
• Experience coordinating transportation and warehousing operations.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA).
• Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and make decisions.
• Knowledge of or experience working within FMCG (Fast move consumer goods).
• CIPS Level 2 or equivalent.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate a positive, customer-focused, and professional approach.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, solutions-oriented, and customer service focussed culture.
• Share ideas and develop new ways of working to improve company performance and employee engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver an awesome customer experience to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure supply chain continuity is always maintained and maximise product lifecycle.
• Ensure that the correct level of stock is at the right place, at the right time and at the right depot.
• Analyse historical data and market trends to predict future demand for products.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer needs while minimising holding costs circa 20 stocks days.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to include suppliers, customers and colleagues; negotiate supply chain agreements; and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure problem stock is highlighted to sales and commercial solutions are explored for a swift resolution and work with the account managers of large customers on product forecasting.
• Oversee the transportation and storage of goods and manage stock movements between depots to maximise sales.
• Identify and mitigate potential disruptions to the supply chain e.g. supply shortages or transportation delays.
• Ensure goods are purchased in line with commercial targets maximising category margin and business income.
• Ensure commercially best buying decisions have been made to acquire stocks, looking for cost savings and deals.
• Demonstrate commitment to and support our Environmental, Social and Governance goals in how daily tasks and responsibilities are carried out.
• Actively promote a food safety culture through sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Share and promote best practice and adherence to Cyber essentials standards.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• To disclose any evidence of product safety, legality, quality, or integrity issues.
• To report all accidents and promote best practices in Health and Safety and contribute to ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, workers, and visitors on site.

Key Performance Indicators

• Stock Availability
• Stock holding (value and days on hand)
• Stock Days (Cases/£)
• Sub Supply
• Inter Branch Transfer (IBT)
• Supplier Performance & Service Level
• Category Margin
• Promotional Buy Ins
• Obsolete stock management
• Accuracy 100

The salary is for the supply chain planner is £13,770 based on a 20 hour week.

The role can be Hybrid working if needed.

Please send a CV to (email address removed) ( This is just.co) to apply