Supply Chain Planner

BG Automotive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Drinks & Fruit complimentary

Service gifts for long service

Workplace pension

Job summary

BG Automotive, the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for the Swindon head office. You will use historical sales data to calculate stock levels and maintain stock availability across UK, European and Far East suppliers.

The role involves stock control, order processing, replenishment and forecasting, with strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset; you will work with cross-functional teams to optimize stock holding and improve KPIs.

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+)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stock control

Excel

Forecasting

Data analysis

Team working

Attention to detail

Supply planning

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

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

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in a supply chain planning role dealing with UK, European and Far East suppliers.

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 dataSupply Chain Planner
  

  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
  
  
  
  

  To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in a supply chain planning role dealing with UK, European and Far East suppliers.

  
  

  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
  
  
  
  

  What We Offer You:

  
  
  
  
  • Competitive Salary: We re open to tailoring the job offer to fit your skills and experience.
  
  
  • Environment: Work from our modern Swindon offices.
  
  
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing company.
  
  
  • Supportive Team: Join a close-knit group that values fresh ideas, innovation, and teamwork.
  
  
  • Workplace pension
  
  
  • On-site parking, Drinks & Fruit complimentary, Service gifts for 5,10,15 plus years, Increased holiday for long service.
  
  
  
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