Supply Chain Planner

Bunzl Greenham; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Greenham seeks an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join our Isleworth team. You will forecast stock, plan demand, place and track orders, and manage supplier performance to ensure strong product availability and controlled inventory costs.

You will collaborate with Trading, Sales, Purchasing and Operations, analysing data to identify trends and opportunities while driving improvements in forecasting accuracy and working capital.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, demand planning, stock planning or inventory management.
• Stock forecasting and demand planning techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in wholesale, distribution or import environments is desirable.
• Formal supply chain qualification such as CIPS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock forecasting and demand planning across Own Brand ranges.
• Analyse sales, stock and forecast data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Manage stock levels, ordering requirements, MOQs, lead times and pack sizes.
• Manage import orders from purchase order through to receipt.
• Track inbound deliveries, container schedules and pipeline stock.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and service levels.
• Maintain accurate system due dates, stock parameters and master data.
• Produce regular sales, stock and forecast reports.
• Identify slow-moving and obsolete stock and support stock optimisation.
• Provide analysis and insight to Trading and Commercial teams.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply issues.
• Support improvements in forecasting accuracy, product availability and working capital.

Skills

Stock forecasting

Demand planning

Analytical thinking

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Commercial mindset

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

About the Role

Bunzl Greenham is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Isleworth.

You will be responsible for stock forecasting, demand planning, ordering and supplier management across a portfolio of Own Brand products. Working closely with Trading, Sales, Purchasing, Operations and suppliers, you will help ensure excellent product availability while maintaining efficient stock levels and controlling inventory costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock forecasting and demand planning across Own Brand ranges


• Analyse sales, stock and forecast data to identify trends, risks and opportunities


• Manage stock levels, ordering requirements, MOQs, lead times and pack sizes


• Manage import orders from purchase order through to receipt


• Track inbound deliveries, container schedules and pipeline stock


• Monitor supplier delivery performance and service levels


• Maintain accurate system due dates, stock parameters and master data


• Produce regular sales, stock and forecast reports


• Identify slow-moving and obsolete stock and support stock optimisation


• Provide analysis and insight to Trading and Commercial teams


• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply issues


• Support improvements in forecasting accuracy, product availability and working capital

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Stock Planning or Inventory Management


• Experience of stock forecasting and demand planning techniques


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities


• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines


• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach

Experience within a wholesale, distribution or import environment would be desirable. A formal supply chain qualification such as CIPS would also be advantageous.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bunzl Greenham is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings different perspectives, ideas and experiences that help us deliver better results for our customers and our business.