Inventory Planner

Do you currently work within supply chain or logistics?
  
Do you have previous experience looking after stock management or working within purchasing operations?
  
Or are you seeking a new opportunity where you can make a role your own?
  
Our client is a highly successful and well-established wholesale business based in Banbury, offering business to business services to their clients all over the UK. They are now looking to hire an Inventory Planner, on a full-time permanent basis, working Monday-Friday. The purpose of this role is to ensure all stock and purchase reports are accurate and take necessary steps to address any discrepancies. The ideal candidate would have previous experience working in logistics or supply chain, where they have been working in stock management or been a part of purchasing operations. This is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and exciting team in a company who can offer future training and development.
  
Key Responsibilities:

Monitor stock and purchase order reports, ensuring accuracy and availability, whilst addressing any discrepancies or issues in an efficient manner.
Communicate with suppliers effectively to resolve any overdue orders, resolve any issues and maintain/build those relationships.
Keep on top of stock availability, to support both operations and production departments, by managing purchase orders, analyse stock reports and collaborate with suppliers to make sure you meet their demand requirements.
Monitor all inbound product deliveries.
Maintain compliance for the import and export of product.
Assist and liaise with other departments with annual forecasting. Key Skills & Experience:

Previous experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain.
Intermediate level of Microsoft Applications, such as Excel and Word.
Preferable experience using SAP.
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and highly communicable.
Build relationships internally and with external parties, such as suppliers and distributors.
Strong problem solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both internally and externally.
Demonstrate ownership, initiative, adaptability and confidence to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Additional Information:

Office based: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
22 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Onsite parking.
Pension scheme.
Full training will be given. To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can contact Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)