ADI now have a new opportunity for a Supply Planner to join our growing Supply Chain team based in Oldham, Manchester. Ideally you will be an analytical, strategic thinker with a background working in planning with a good understanding of supply chain, procurement and/or warehousing/distribution. This role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
As a Supply Planner you will have a clear set of products assigned, for which you will coordinate the supply chain with Suppliers, Category Managers, Sales and Operations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end supply of products from supplier to either our Hub, branch network or direct to customer whilst meeting required cost, inventory, and supplier restrictions. Coordination includes finding solutions for customer requests and resolutions for conflicting goals in gross margin, profitability and working capital.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Manage portfolio of suppliers, developing strong working relationships.
2. Regular supplier meetings and reviews.
3. Purchase from suppliers contracted by Category Management and raise Purchase orders using SAP:
4. Combine material requirements into efficient purchases or according to Supplier’s MOQ etc
5. Balance the Purchase in relation to resulting inventory, supplier and transport restrictions and commercial input on pricing/demand expectations/strategic positions (and escalate where needed for valid decision making)
6. Manage your inventory in line with company specified Inventory level KPI's and improve availability and line fill in line with company specified Inventory level KPI's.
7. Ensure order books are managed effectively and system is up to date with latest information.
8. Communicate any delays in a timely and effective manner.
9. Actively reduce IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus) in collaboration with other functions
10. Actively reduce non-core stock to maintain healthy stock levels.
11. Weekly meetings with Category managers and demand planning to review.
12. Service: Coordinate with other departments to achieve On Time in Full shipments to customers
13. Investigate inbound inventory discrepancies.
14. Manage any invoice queries relating to your supplier portfolio.
15. Escalation management and coordination (fast, clear, and detailed communication to all stakeholders)
16. Continuous Process Improvement on planning processes linking to business requirements.
17. Improve/ liaise with suppliers to improve supply confirmation and delivery accuracy.
18. Manage inbound ocean freight where required.
19. Perform other tasks as required, like managing (small) projects, supplier meetings, supply chain analytics.
YOU MUST HAVE:
20. 2+ years of experience in supply chain
21. Strong analytical and facilitation skills
WE VALUE:
22. Experience in Distribution and Supply Chain
23. Fluent with use of planning software tools
24. SAP/ERP experience
25. Experience with cross-functional team leadership
26. Understands commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
27. Hybrid working model
28. Opportunity to work for a global business
29. Excellent career development opportunities
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