Commercial Planner

Duties:
* Full ownership of administrative tasks within the Commercial Department, which include processing customer''s orders, updating our forecast model and ensuring all commercial information is accurately entered onto the Company ERP system.
* Coordinating the logistics of imported deliveries
* Updating and issuing customer price lists
* Liaise internally and with contracted supplier management regarding terms of deliveries and processing of payments to our worldwide suppliers; ensure that all
relevant information / purchase orders are entered on to the company ERP system in a timely manner.
* Update / communicate information with regards to arrivals, stock levels and sales, ensuring that the forecast model is updated at all times.
* Advise Account Managers with regards stock and variety availability and propose where it should be allocated.
* Advise teams with regards pack size, volume and punnets to use for the next day''s pick and ensure that the correct packaging is available.
* Update and issue customer price lists and maintain the price lists within the company ERP system.
* If appropriate, translate or arrange translation of relevant documentation.
* Complete the returns process, which requires intervention on all returns from overseas farms.
* Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to all involved in a timely manner; deal with any internal/external queries than may arise.
* Assist the wider Commercial Team where necessary.

Skills:
* Data Analysis and Interpretation:
Accurate with figures and inputting of information in a timely manner; pays attention to detail, interprets complex information, spots trends and disseminates into meaningful formats to aid effective management decision making.
* Team Working:
Able to build and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels; appreciates own role, the need to prioritise and how that contributes to the overall team effort.
* Communication:
Selects appropriate communication method based on the needs and sophistication of the target; able to communicate effectively, remain calm under pressure, always courteous and helpful. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish an advantage, but not essential.
* IT Skills:
Strong IT skills and a proficient user of MS Office software; familiarity with ERP systems

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