Swindon Office: Supply Chain Planner & Forecasting

BGA; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Services gifts for 5,10,15 plus years

Long service holiday increases

Job summary

BG Automotive, the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our Swindon Head Office. You will manage stock levels, forecast demand and place orders with UK, European and Far East suppliers to maintain stock availability and optimal stockholding.

The role requires a confident Excel user, good analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve forecasting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels.
• Place orders with suppliers, managing time frames and KPIs.
• Forecast 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.

Skills

Forecasting tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

BG Automotive, the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our Swindon Head Office. You will manage stock levels, forecast demand and place orders with UK, European and Far East suppliers to maintain stock availability and optimal stockholding.

The role requires a confident Excel user, good analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve forecasting.