Supply Coordinator Global Planning (Planning And Purchasing)

Hiretalent; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiretalent is seeking a proactive Inventory & Supply Planner to ensure finished goods availability by coordinating inventory and supply plans with multiple vendors.

You will monitor stock levels, mitigate risks, and collaborate with inbound and finance teams to resolve discrepancies while driving continuous improvements in supply performance.

Qualifications

• Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
• Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into supply plans.
• Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration. (Training will be provided.)
• Motivated to drive business results.
• Previous experience building relationships, negotiating and collaborating with Vendors.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Well-organised and high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of communicating to different levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work within high performing teams and is highly collaborative.
• Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals.
• Experience within FMCG, preferred.
• Self-motivator with the ability to take a pro-active approach

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of finished goods through active management of inventory and supply plans.
• Manage short to medium (1-12 months) supply plans with a selection of Vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile variances with supply plan.
• Manage and mitigate out of stock/supply risks.
• Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues.
• Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
• Support Supplier Collaborative Planning through data sharing and feedback.
• Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead-times.
• Manage Purchase Orders aligned with Supply Plan.
• Liaise with Inbound Team to resolve delivery discrepancies and Accounts for Invoice Discrepancies.
• Report on Vendor Performance; alignment with KPIs as well as compliance with Vendor Manual.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organised

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Ensure the availability of finished goods to fulfil Customer demand, through active management of Inventory and Supply Plans.

• Manage short to medium (1-12 months) supply plans with a selection of Vendors. Monitor changes to supply plans and determine their impact on finished goods availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory variances with supply plan, identify root causes and possible solutions for any risks to supply.
• Manage and mitigate out of stock/supply risks.
• Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues.
• Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
  • Support Supplier Collaborative Planning through data/information sharing and feedback.
  • Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead-times.
• Manage Purchase Orders, ensuring these are aligned with Supply Plan.
• Liaise with Inbound Team to resolve any delivery discrepancies and Accounts for Invoice Discrepancies.
• Report on Vendor Performance; alignment with KPIs as well as compliance with Vendor Manual.

Sustainability Responsibility

• Ensure all duties carried out and actions completed in every aspect of your role, contribute to the short and long-term Sustainability Goals set-forth by the client- Climate, Biodiversity & People Pillars

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
• Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into supply plans.
• Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration. (Training will be provided.)
• Motivated to drive business results.
• Previous experience building relationships, negotiating and collaborating with Vendors.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Well-organised and high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of communicating to different levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work within high performing teams and is highly collaborative.
• Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals.
• Experience within FMCG, preferred.

Self-motivator with the ability to take a pro-active approach