Planning Manager jobs in United Kingdom

THE COMPANY

H??nnebeck (By BrandSafway) are a leading international supplier of formwork, falsework and safety technology. Since 1929, we have been supporting the construction industry with solutions characterised by top quality, high flexibility and a high level of cost-effectiveness. As part of the international BrandSafway group, we offer you all the advantages of an international network.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Oversee and transform processes within fleet and order management
• Managing the inventory of the organisation, tracking and monitoring stock levels, and ordering supplies as needed
• Streamline current order management processes to ensure customers continue to receive market leading service
• Collaborating with depot employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Developing and implementing stock control strategies to optimise efficiency and reduce waste
• Recruiting and training stock/order management administrators who demonstrate the required hard and soft skills for the role
• Reporting to upper management on stock levels, issues, and performance
• Developing standard operating procedures, stock control best practices and other training materials for reference

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Stock:

• Manage & Assist UK materials Manager to help ensure sufficient levels of stock in accordance with business and project requirements, implementing minimum stock levels
• Working closely with the international procurement and supply chains to ensure stock levels
• Monitor and manage Capex spend is within budget target set for the year by sourcing material internally from existing global rental fleet
• Co-ordinate with sales, logistics and procurement to streamline the inventory management process
• Overseeing physical inventory counts periodically to ensure the data records match the actual inventory levels
• Liaise with procurement and supply chain as necessary to introduce new products to the UK market in conjunction with the UK infrastructure/high rise managers
• Determining safety stock levels to reduce risk of stock outs during unusual and high periods of supply and demand
• Involved in setting up forecast reporting to ensure stock levels are maintained to supply the UK business

Order Management:

• Managing customer orders Overseeing the entire process from receipt to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Customer Communication Addressing customer inquiries and resolving any issues related to their orders
• Order Processing Entering new orders, verifying product availability, and coordinating deliveries and returns with logistics
• Data Analysis - Generating reports and analysing data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the order management process
• Collaboration - Working with sales, stock and customer service teams to enhance the overall customer experience

Dimensions:

• The role requires working closely with the Senior Management Team & Employees at all different levels within the business
• European/Global functional heads and senior management
• European/Global Procurement & Supply Chain teams

KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES

• A proven record in a Stock, Planning & Warehouse Management role
• Experience working within a Construction related sector
• Strong people management, leadership and coaching skills
• Strong communicator at all levels
• Good IT Skills

LOCATION: Dosthill, Tamworth