Job Description
Job Title: Supply Planner
Position Type: Direct Placement
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0DD
Job Description:
Ensure the availability of finished goods to fulfil Customer demand, through active management of Inventory and Supply Plans with a specific focus on NPD.
Supply Planning:
1. Manage (1-18 months) supply plans with a selection of Products & Suppliers.
2. Monitor changes to supply plans and determine their impact on finished goods availability.
3. Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory variances with supply plan, identify root causes and possible solutions for any risks to supply.
4. Review and optimize inventory settings inline with
5. Manage and take action to mitigate out of stock/supply risks.
6. Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues.
7. Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
8. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and high-quality service
9. Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead-times for specified products.
10. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements, addressing any deviations proactively.
11. Manage Purchase Orders, ensuring these are aligned with Suppl...