Supply Planner - Contract

Buscojobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety, a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

As a Supply Planner, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our inventory aligns with demand forecasts and supports our overall inventory strategy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing supply plans that meet demand and stock objectives.
• Delivering cost-effective inventory levels to meet sales demand and exceed customer expectations.
• Minimizing back orders while achieving and surpassing Stock Availability KPIs.

Your efforts will be instrumental in maintaining the balance between supply and demand, thereby driving our success in the market.

This role is a 6-month contract.

What you’ll be doing

• Review and Complete Supply Forecasts: Ensure accurate supply forecasts for the portfolio.
• Resolve Forecast Variances: Address discrepancies between supply forecasts and supplier capacity, lead times, and critical path plans.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Team: Work closely with the Sourcing team to align supply plans.
• Manage Purchase Orders: Oversee the placement, validation, and management of all purchase orders in the portfolio.
• Ensure Timely Delivery: Confirm that all purchase orders meet distribution center timeline requirements.
• Handle Purchase Order Changes: Manage and communicate all changes to purchase orders.
• Review Stock Position: Support the review and reporting of stock positions to ensure inventory performance.
• Coordinate Supplier Relationships: Assist in managing key supplier relationships and provide necessary forecasts.
• Data Management: Review and action data management, capacity planning, and MOQ in coordination with the Sourcing team.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing review and enhancement of supply planning processes.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and commitment to the team.
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self-reflection and self-growth.
• Accountability for actions and emotions, actively venturing beyond comfort zones.
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, prioritizing customer satisfaction alongside commercial goals.
• Ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar supply planning role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; Power BI experience is highly desirable (Exceptional numerical and data analytics skills, competent in using advanced planning systems).
• Proven experience in negotiating with external vendors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze and drive business results.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and improve processes for enhanced efficiency.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home days each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT, and a 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals, we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group, we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.