A leading Foodservice company are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team. Please note - This is a part time ( 20 hour / per week) role. Job Purpose: Contribute to achieving c. 97% supplier service levels and c. 20 stock day target. To ensure a smooth and efficient flow of goods, to the end customer, while minimising costs and maximising customer satisfaction Scope of the Role: * Accountability for the stock planning & forecasting of c. 550 – 1500 SKUs across 3 warehouse locations within your designated category. * Build and Maintain relationships with over 80 suppliers. * Responsibility for ensuring sufficient stock at our 3 sites is procured from c. 350 suppliers for c. 1500 Frozen SKU’s, c. 550 Chilled SKUs, and c. 1800 Ambient SKU’s. Knowledge / Skills Essential • Strong I.T and administration skills, numeracy, and a good level of English. • Customer Service Focus, Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills. • An action-oriented individual, who is solutions focused, can manage multiple priorities, and deliver results on time. • A good team player, with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills that follows processes in place and prioritises business improvement. • Ability to analyse large datasets to identify trends and make informed decisions. • Strong analytical skills to be able to identify problems, evaluate options, and make data-driven decisions. • Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions. • Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. • Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in planning and execution • Experience using Microsoft office suite of applications, including Excel. Desirable • An understanding of the supply chain process, including procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution • Experience in supply chain planning role or related field. • Knowledge of and experience with forecasting techniques and demand planning processes • Understanding of inventory control principles, including inventory optimisation, stock levels, and reorder points and experience managing inventory levels and optimising stock. • Experience coordinating transportation and warehousing operations. • Proficiency in supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA). • Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and make decisions. • Knowledge of or experience working within FMCG (Fast move consumer goods). • CIPS Level 2 or equivalent. • A commitment to continuous learning and development. • Intermediate Excel skills. Accountabilities: • Demonstrate a positive, customer-focused, and professional approach. • Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, solutions-oriented, and customer service focussed culture. • Share ideas and develop new ways of working to improve company performance and employee engagement. • Demonstrate professionalism and deliver an awesome customer experience to both internal and external customers. • Ensure supply chain continuity is always maintained and maximise date life of products. • Ensure that the correct level of stock is at the right place, at the right time and at the right depot. • Analyse historical data and market trends to predict future demand for products. • Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer needs while minimising holding costs circa 20 stocks days. • Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to include suppliers, customers and colleagues; negotiate supply chain agreements; and monitor supplier performance. • Ensure problem stock is highlighted to sales and commercial solutions are explored for a swift resolution and work with the account managers of large customers on product forecasting. • Oversee the transportation and storage of goods and manage stock movements between depots to maximise sales. • Identify and mitigate potential disruptions to the supply chain e.g supply shortages or transportation delays. • Ensure goods are purchased in line with commercial targets maximising category margin and business income. • Ensure commercially best buying decisions have been made to acquire stocks, looking for cost savings and deals. • Demonstrate commitment to and support our Environmental, Social and Governance goals in how daily tasks and responsibilities are carried out. • Actively promote a food safety culture through sharing knowledge and expertise. • Share and promote best practice and adherence to Cyber essentials standards. • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. • To disclose any evidence of product safety, legality, quality, or integrity issues. • To report all accidents and promote best practices in Health and Safety and contribute to ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, workers, and visitors on site. Key Performance Indicators: • Stock Availability • Stock holding (value and days on hand) • Stock Days (Cases/£) • Sub Supply • Inter Branch Transfer (IBT) • Supplier Performance & Service Level • Category Margin • Promotional Buy Ins • Obsolete stock management • Accuracy 100 The salary is for the supply chain planner is £13,770 based on a 20 hour week. The role can be Hybrid working if needed. Please send a CV to (email address removed) ( This is just.co) to apply