Planning Manager
£35,000 - £38,000
Wakefield
Hybrid - 4 days in the office, 1 day home based
8.30am - 5pm
My client, an established and successful company based in Wakefield are recruiting a Planning Manager to join their busy team.
Your Role
You’ll coordinate and work collaboratively with both your direct team members and external business stakeholders to monitor, plan and manage inventory levels to deliver the business requirements.
Analysis and optimisation of stock levels to achieve the highest service to customers whilst minimising inventory build-up, slow movers and obsolescence. Run the ERP purchase ordering process for the site, through effective communication, further develop excellent relationships with our external and intercompany supply base.
Evolve this process working with the Group Logistics Director. Monitor closely site supply chain and supplier performance, delivering prompt resolution of immediate direct issues and effective escalation. as necessary, of more complex supplier/supply matters.
Your Day-to-Day Duties
1. Monitor stock levels to ensure optimal stock levels. Raise POs with suppliers of products for all brands as necessary. Maintain accurate record keeping from purchase to order, to any changes to delivery dates as well as tight budgetary control. Communicate effectively with suppliers, chasing goods, resolving queries and exped...