Supply Chain Planner

BG Automotive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Long service holiday increases

Service gifts for 5,10,15+ years

Job summary

BG Automotive is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join the Swindon Head Office. The role focuses on calculating stock levels, maintaining stock availability, and managing replenishment across 3000+ SKUs.

You will forecast products by analysing past sales, coordinate with suppliers, and support stock holding optimizations in a busy, international environment. Office-based with commuting distance to Swindon.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planner/Supply planner roles.
• Stock control experience and managing end-of-life/inventory.
• Confident Excel user with data analysis skills.
• Experience with 3000+ SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and place orders with suppliers.
• Forecast stock requirements in line with budget and availability.
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support stock optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth information flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Motivated/enthusiastic

Tools

Excel

Forecasting tools

Job description

Job description & Person Specification: 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. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join our continually expanding international company, working in the Supply Chain Department based in our Swindon Head Office. 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. General duties will include:

• 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

Training & experience - Essential

• 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

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