Job Description: Supply Planner at Joseph Joseph
At Joseph Joseph, we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide, as well as through our rapidly growing e-commerce channel.
We are seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join our Supply Planning Team. As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for creating a robust supply plan and managing the production flow from our Far East supply base. You will work cross-functionally with the wider business to meet targets. With most manufacturing taking place in China, the company distributes through six main warehouses worldwide to retailers, distributors, and direct consumers.
Responsibilities:
* Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers regarding production and delivery timings, adjusting orders to support sales trends and forecasts
* Placing orders with factories for replenishments, FOB, and new product launches
* Ordering components and consumables
* Managing and communicating purchase forecasts to factories
* Reviewing stock levels and supply issues, recommending mitigating actions
* Planning container loading with suppliers for effective stock delivery
* Producing KPIs for suppliers and management
* Implementing and maintaining inventory and material management strategies, reviewing weekly purchase order tracking
* Acting as the single point of contact for factories, including daily communication, performance tracking, and relationship management
* Owning KPIs such as supplier performance, stock availability, and PO tracking
* Supporting the S&OP process by communicating overstocks and blocked stock issues, and addressing capacity constraints proactively
* Ensuring excellent product availability to meet demand forecasts
Requirements:
* Previous experience in operations, supply planning, procurement, or supply chain roles
* Organized, methodical, with strong attention to detail
* Numerate with good analytical skills
* Results-driven, with a focus on achieving targets
* Disciplined in following processes and work systems
* Proactive in escalating issues
* Advanced Excel skills
* Desirable: Experience with S&OP, Mandarin language skills, working with Far East suppliers, knowledge of injection moulding and metal forming processes, proficiency in IT packages, project management experience
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and holiday allowance
* Company performance bonus
* Pension contributions
* Exclusive staff discounts
* 24/7 healthcare support
* Hybrid working model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, flexible start/finish times
* Private employee wellbeing support
* Access to Perkbox
* Volunteer days, team recognition, training and development programs
* Holiday carry-over, season-ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, parental leave support, holiday trading options, and extra long-service holidays
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