Supply Chain Planner - Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
Location: Widnes, GB, WA8 8XW
Company: Univar Solutions UK Ltd
Requisition ID: 34575
This role is primarily responsible for raising Purchase Orders and managing stock levels in and out of the business to support demand and to ensure appropriate stock levels at all times. Liaising with the site Operations to ensure appropriate capacity is available for arranged deliveries, you will raise, expedite and deal with any issues that occur for all materials aligned to your portfolio, including managing bad inventory out of the business. You will strive for excellence in customer service whilst controlling and monitoring stock, enabling a seamless flow of goods in and out of the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* Manage a portfolio of products ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner to ensure that they are delivered OTIF whilst working closely with the commercial team for any pricing, quantity or lead-time restrictions.
* Understand system parameters and adjust accordingly when demand has changed.
* Create and manage a weekly production plan in line with site capacity to ensure we have the correct stock levels and achieve customers confirmed delivery dates.
* Work closely with the UKI customer service team (your customer) to ensure they have enough information to offer a high service level to the end customer.
* Using your own initiative to look for new ways to improve processes whilst keeping stock levels appropriate, achieving KPI such as percentage of stock availability.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous but full training will be given to a confident individual with an awareness of the needs of the business and an understanding of the importance of balance. The successful candidate must be flexible with changing circumstances, adaptable and possess strong problem solving skills.
With excellent attention to detail, you will be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks according to business needs. You should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to deal with people of all levels of the business.
Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Equality and Diversity
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
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