Supply Chain Planner

BG Automotive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive component supplier is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage stock control and forecasting based in Swindon. This role requires experience in supply planning and stock management, along with proficiency in Excel. The successful candidate will be responsible for calculating stock levels, placing orders, and collaborating with teams to enhance supply chain effectiveness. Benefits include a workplace pension, free parking, and long service rewards.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Service gifts for long service

Long service holiday increases

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demand Planner or Supply Planner is required.
• Must be proficient in stock control and Excel.
• Experience in managing a significant number of SKUs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize historical sales information for stock calculations.
• Manage all aspects of stock control including orders and replenishment.
• Develop forecasts through sales analysis.

Skills

Demand Planner/Supply planner experience

Stock control

Confident Excel user

Managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory

Managing large depth of SKU's (3000+)

Job description

Responsibilities

As the Supply Chain Planner, you will utilize historical sales information and be responsible for calculating required stock levels of all product ranges. Maintaining and improving stock availability. The role involves managing all aspects of stock control, including order processing and replenishment. The role is also responsible for developing the forecasting of products through analysing previous sales.

• Monitoring stock levels
• Placing orders with suppliers, managing time frames and KPIs
• Forecasting stock requirements in line with the company budget
• Effective communication with internal teams and suppliers
• Identifying and resolving supply chain issues efficiently
• Monitoring stock performance and product availability
• Support the implementation of processes and procedures to optimize stock holding
• Making recommendations and adjusting inventory controls to adapt to latest trends
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth flow of information and resources
• Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements

Qualifications

• Previous Demand Planner/Supply planner experience
• Stock control
• Confident Excel user
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory
• Experience of managing a large depth of SKU's (3000+)

Training & Experience - Desirable

• Experience within the automotive sector

Knowledge & Personal skills - Essential

• Knowledge of forecasting tools
• Highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Workplace pension

• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Services gifts for 5,10,15 plus years
• Long service holiday increases

Company

BG Automotive is the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group. We are a world leading original equipment gasket and engine component manufacturer and distributor to many of the world's vehicle and industrial factories. BGA is a young, energetic, and vibrant company with its sights set firmly on growth for the next 25 years.

This role is office based, the applicants must be within commuting distance of Swindon.