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Job title:
Supply Chain PlannerDepartment:
Supply ChainLocation:
Delta Park, Fareham, UKGLS:
P02Working hours:
Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
OverviewCooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
ScopePart of a team of Inventory Planners, the Planner manages a subset of products, will be a stakeholder in strategic Planning projects, and develop optimized Planning business processes to drive results. The position demands daily interaction with colleagues and internal customers across several geographies.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of products, monitor customer service and optimize inventory levels through detailed data analysis and managing the end-to-end resupply planning process.
Analyse demand forecasts, execute order release, troubleshoot inventory/transactional discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver company objectives.
Manage inventory at product and item levels to achieve availability and optimization goals.
Execute the resupply plan through local and global packaging and distribution functions.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Planning Teams and Global Supply Chain Team to support global service and inventory goals and resolve supply chain issues.
Provide input to monthly Demand and Operations Planning processes and support product lifecycle from launch through discontinuation.
Monitor resupply of products using business analytics to identify priorities and maintain high levels of customer service.
Communicate risks and opportunities to the supply chain hierarchy and external stakeholders; support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
Support team members in planning strategies and best practices; troubleshoot and resolve transactional/inventory/system discrepancies; ensure accuracy and timely resolution.
Ensure compliance with inventory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; advanced skills preferred.
Strong analytical skills with ability to utilize data from multiple sources.
Experience with ERP/Planning systems; Oracle, Logility or o9 preferred.
Willing and able to travel to global locations (preferred).
Outstanding verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with significant interaction across peers, customers and colleagues.
Ability to operate in a regulated environment and follow SOPs.
Travel5% domestic and international travel.
Work Environment
Prolonged sitting in front of a computer; normal office environment with occasional visits to the warehouse floor.
Experience
2+ years of Supply Chain/Planning or related experience preferred.
Experience in a regulated environment preferred.
ERP/Planning software experience required; Logility or o9 preferred.
Education
Associates degree in a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Completion of, or in progress of, APICS, CPIM, or CSCP Certification strongly desired.
What we offerYou’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, life assurance, access to wellness resources, a discounted contact lens scheme, and more. We support personal and professional development with extensive training and access to LinkedIn Learning to help you grow with CooperVision.
As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We value an inclusive culture and different perspectives.
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