Supply Chain Planner

Connect2Employment are excited to recruit a Supply Chain Planner on behalf on our client based in London. Our client, a leading name in the alcoholic beverage industry, is committed to providing exceptional service to its expanding customer base while efficiently managing inventory investments.

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will:

• Utilise system tools to monitor your product portfolio, ensuring replenishment commitments align with short and medium-term demand requirements. Consider various factors during the review, including stock levels, expected stock, demand forecasts, service targets, lead times, supplier reserves, and seasonal policies.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust the agreed forecast based on short-term trends, effectively communicating deviations to the Demand Planner.
• Regularly review inventory levels in line with stock plan objectives and KPIs set by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Monitor product availability and service levels, striving to meet agreed targets.
• Manage order review cycles, consolidation, frequency, and size to meet portfolio objectives in terms of availability, overall stock holding, cover, and shipping costs.
• Review suggested purchase orders, amending, approving, and releasing them as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales teams and the Demand Planner to offer guidance on potential new business or customer listing requests.
• Work closely with Sales teams to ensure specific customer requirements are met alongside routine operations.
• Collaborate with the Demand Planner and Supply Chain Manager to manage short-term supply issues through prioritised allocations.
• Incorporate new listings and ongoing demand changes into short-term replenishment activities.
• Develop seasonal stock build plans to mitigate peak trading periods and producer closures, sharing them with partners to support capacity planning.
• Continually assess expected arrivals vs. planned to communicate impending constraints or shortages promptly.
• Collaborate with Sales Teams, Brand Management, Key Account Task Force, and the Demand Planner to assist with tender response activities and provide advice on proposed products.
• Consider environmental impact and suggest less harmful approaches where possible.
• Maintain knowledge of processes related to other portfolio replenishment areas, including bulk bottling and own label.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong understanding of replenishment/forecast planning processes preferably from the food/drinks industry.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Able to work in an industry that sells alcoholic products.
• Excellent collaboration, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Team player with an analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Passion for the product and a sense of urgency.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to work with all levels of management.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a demand and supply planning environment.
• Working knowledge of replenishment/forecast planning processes in the food/drinks industry.
• Experience with ERP and replenishment modelling software packages (e.g., Netstock & Navision).
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.