Supply Planner

A fantastic opportunity for a Supply Planner to join a leading independent importer and distributor of Ambient Food Products as they continue to grow both their customer and product base. The Supply Planner is responsible for maintaining product availability and inventory at appropriate levels. The role converts forecasts and commercial requirements into timely supply plans and purchase orders, follows suppliers closely, and manages risks to inventory. Providing accurate visibility of stock, inbound supply, shortages and excess inventory, enabling the business to meet customer requirements while controlling working capital and avoiding unnecessary stock exposure. This role is 5 days a week in office in Reigate. Key responsibilities of the Supply PlannerTranslate forecasts, customer requirements, and lead times, into purchase requirements.Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders in line with approvals and agreed supply plans.Maintain regular contact with suppliers to confirm production, readiness, shipment and delivery dates.Proactively chase outstanding information and orders, challenge slippage and secure recovery plans where commitments are at risk.Monitor stockholding, stock cover, availability, inbound supply and projected demand.Recommend actions to address shortages, excess stock, ageing inventory and slow-moving lines.Review changes in forecasts, customer demand and promotional activity.Highlight material variances and adjust supply plans and purchase orders where ..... full job details .....