Job Description
Stock Planner
Warrington
£28,000 - £30,000 per Annum
Cast UK are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading distribution business as they continue to expand their Stock Planning function. We're looking for a highly organised and detail-driven Stock Planner to join a fast-paced, collaborative team and play a key role in ensuring product availability across a diverse and growing portfolio.
The Role
As Stock Planner, you'll take ownership of maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring availability targets are met, and supporting the wider business through effective planning and communication. You'll work closely with suppliers, operations, transport and internal stakeholders to keep stock flowing smoothly and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
* Liaising with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are delivered on time and in full
* Tracking availability of key products and ensuring performance aligns with business targets
* Managing stock levels to agreed cover, supporting working capital goals and reducing excess stock
* Analysing stock holdings to identify slow-moving or obsolete lines (SLOB)
* Working collaboratively with Buying, Stock, Operations and Sales teams to maximise availability and service levels
* Supporting continuous improvement and helping shape the future of the Stock Planning function
About You
We're looking for someone who brings strong administration, organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
You will ideally have:
* Experience in a Stock Planning or supply chain environment
* Strong Excel and systems capability, with the ability to analyse data and present insights
* A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
* Commercial awareness and understanding of stock management principles
* Experience with FOB importation (desirable)
You'll also demonstrate behaviours aligned with high performance, customer focus and effective communication, as highlighted in the role's competency framework.
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Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com