We’re working with a renowned heritage drinks company supporting them with finding an experienced and proactive Supply & Inventory Planner to join its high-performing Supply Chain team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and takes pride in ensuring product availability and supply chain excellence.
You’ll be responsible for planning the flow of finished goods and raw materials to meet customer demand, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and working closely with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and third-party logistics partners. This role requires sharp analytical skills, a strong grasp of ERP and MRP systems (ideally SAP), and the ability to generate actionable insights from data.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and manage supply and inventory plans in line with business policies and constraints
* Develop stock deployment strategies to maximise product availability
* Monitor inventory levels to minimise holding costs and reduce stock-outs or excesses
* Maintain data accuracy across internal systems and third-party warehouses
* Collaborate with suppliers and co-manufacturers to address constraints and expedite issues
* Lead the stock reconciliation process and manage stock adjustments
* Contribute to new product introductions and wider business projects
* Produce performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and regulatory standards
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proficient in Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and data visualisation tools
* Experienced in production and materials planning, preferably within an S&OP/IBP framework
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
* Organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware with a hands-on attitude
* Comfortable working across systems including ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP
If you’re looking to join a purpose-driven company with a collaborative culture and a focus on doing things the right way, this role could be your next great move.
Please get in touch with Victoria Winter or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy
☎ 01616390080
📧 Victoria.winter@advocate-group.co.uk
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