Inventory Planner

We are very pleased to be working alongside our highly reputable, professional and specialist client as they seek to recruit an Inventory Planning Specialist on a full time and permanent basis

Inventory Planning Specialist

Burgess Hill with plenty of parking available for all staff on site. Office based around 15 minute walk from nearest station.

Full time permanent role - Monday - Friday (Apply online only) - 35 hours per week with flexibility on working hours. Hybrid working is available 2 days office / 3 days working from home per week.

-3700040000 per annum plus very good all round company benefits. 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service), private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, company funded social events and much more

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on inventory management with forecasting, data analysis and continuous improvement. You''ll have the chance to work across multiple functions and play an important role in developing effective inventory and planning processes.

The role - Inventory Planning Specialist

We are looking for an Inventory Planning Specialist to join a growing distribution operation. This is a varied role combining demand planning, inventory management, forecasting, data analysis and stakeholder management, with responsibility for helping maintain optimum stock levels across European distribution operations.

You''ll play an important part in the monthly EU Sales & Operations Planning process, working closely with commercial, operational and global teams to ensure inventory and forecasts remain aligned with business and customer requirements

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing demand planning and forecasting
• Monitoring inventory levels and helping maintain optimum stock availability
• Supporting customer replenishment activity alongside the commercial team
• Acting as a key contact for customer inventory, planning and forecasting requirements
• Monitoring inventory utilisation and performance against agreed KPIs
• Analysing supply chain data and presenting performance trends and metrics
• Maintaining the EU order book and shipping dates alongside the wider operations team
• Building effective relationships across commercial, operations and global teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve inventory management processes
• Supporting sourcing activities during peak periods
• Supporting the planning and management of larger, longer-term projects
• Ensuring relevant safety, regulatory and operational procedures are followed

Experience, skills and competencies required:

You''ll ideally have previous experience within supply chain, inventory planning, demand planning or forecasting, together with strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different areas of a business.

You''ll also bring:

• Previous supply chain and/or inventory planning experience
• Strong demand planning and forecasting skills
• Experience analysing supply chain data to support performance, cost and risk decisions
• Strong Excel/MS Office and general systems skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities

A degree or equivalent qualification/experience is required. Experience with ERP systems, Salesforce or X3 ERP would be advantageous, while a technical, laboratory or medical background would also be beneficial but this is not essential.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Inventory Planning Specialist opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don''t miss out!

Berry Recruitment Services Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person''s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job