Inventory Planner: Devon
- £20,000 – £25,000
- Newton Abbot, Devon.
- Permanent
- Door Hardware
- Job Ref: JS169
SFR Recruitment Solutions are supporting a leading manufacturer of Door Hardware. The role we are recruiting for Inventory Planner.
Primary objective
To ensure full availability of Inventory to meet customer orders and forecast requirements in
accordance with customer demand and inventory targets.
Responsibilities
• Maintain and develop existing supply chains
• Accurate interpretation of forecasts in support of Purchase Order placement
• Integral part of the Planning team and key liaison between Sales, Product Management, Quality, Customer Service, Operations etc.
• Ensuring Purchase Orders are shipped on time from suppliers – expediting when necessary.
• Liaising & co-ordinating Inbound consignments with Freight Forwarders to ensure maximum efficiencies are obtained.
• Maintaining accurate detail pertaining to products on Microsoft AX and Syspro.
• Compilation, analysis and presentation of key data related to Inbound Supply to Management within the business.
Main Duties
• Monitor customer forecasts and associated demand, ensuring optimum inventory levels are ordered when required.
• Communicate with overseas suppliers & freight forwarders.
• Daily communicate with customer services in respect of stock availability to meet customer orders.
• React to changes in customer demand and take necessary action to mitigate risk to the business where possible, with existing purchase orders.
• Enter/maintain accurate data onto ERP systems
• Work closely with the Group central purchasing team to leverage best value.
Functional competencies
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Planning and Organisation
Special Competencies:
• Multitasking
• Flexible
• Analytical
For further information regarding the role please contact Jamie at SFR Recruitment Solutions
07512602081