Supply Planner

ZyroFisher; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-sports distribution expert located in Tees Valley is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to manage product imports and optimize inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have experience in customs clearance and supplier performance management and exhibit excellent communication skills. The role offers benefits including hybrid working and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlements

Life milestone gifts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in Imports & customs clearance requirements.
• Good working knowledge of demand planning and ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the import of products into the UK from around the world via Sea, Air and Road.
• Continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
• Communicating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Supplier Performance Management

Problem solving skills

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Who we are: As experts in multi-sports distribution, ZyroFisher provides cycling and outdoor market expertise and improved efficiency within the value chain to benefit our brands, customers, and consumers. This is the philosophy that guides how we do business every day, driven by innovative market strategies and outstanding customer support. The cycling and outdoor markets are bursting with impressive brands and new service developments and ZyroFisher are really fortunate to be right at the centre of this journey.

Joining our team

Aside from offering a fantastic discount on all the amazing products we distribute, there are lots more benefits to being part of the ZyroFisher team. Because our people really matter to us, we offer our employees lots of rewards and benefits and the list continues to grow, but here we name a few;

• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlements plus bank holidays
• Contractual sickness benefit and pension contributions
• Discounted outdoor wear with partner brands
• Life milestone gifts (marriage, significant birthday, new baby, etc.)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Length of service awards
• Recognition awards
• A range of training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work and staff purchase repayment schemes
• On-site parking at HQ
• Employee assistance programme
• And every now and again our managers like to treat their teams to lunches out or an array of sweet treats

The role

This role involves working closely with our Demand Planning, Brand Management, Finance and Warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of products and optimise inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the import of products into the UK from around the world via Sea, Air and Road.
• Providing customs clearance documentation for imports
• Supplier invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Supplier OTIF (on time in full) KPI - Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Intake Plan Accuracy - Track orders to ensure product stock levels meet demand while avoiding overstock.
• Managing lead times to ensure products arrive on time to meet customer needs – ATP (available to promise)
• Continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of the supply chain, reducing bottlenecks and delays.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings through better supplier relationships, logistics optimisation and process improvements.
• Communicating with cross-functional teams (Sales, Demand, Brand, Warehouse and Customer Service)
• Co-ordinating with Demand Planning to ensure order changes align with inventory needs – OOR (open order reports)
• Supporting product launches ensuring that stock is available in time for promotional periods.
• Working with suppliers to address any quality or receipt variances.

The requirements

We’re looking for the right person, not just a specific background. Excellent communication skills and proactivity alongside attention to detail are just as important as technical skills and knowledge. You’ll build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the business as well as our suppliers and freight forwarders.

Essential

• Experience in Imports & customs clearance requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as this role requires interaction with multiple teams and external partners.
• Supplier Performance Management experience.
• Good working knowledge of demand planning and ERP systems.
• Problem solving skills to quickly address supply chain disruptions or inventory issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Detail orientated and highly organised.
• Proficient at using IT systems, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

• Experience with working with a Bonded Warehouse.
• Good knowledge of Incoterms.

So, if we sound like the company for you and you think you\'re ready for the challenge of this role, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send your C.V and covering letter to [e-mail]. No need for lengthy essays, fireworks or fancy introduction video….simply make it easy for us to read how great you are and why you’d be the perfect fit.

All applications treated with the strictest of confidence. Applications will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months for internal purposes only. ZyroFisher is an Equal Opportunities Employer.