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Are you an analytically minded Inventory Planner looking to take ownership of end-to-end inventory planning within a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment? This is an opportunity to join a well-established food business where inventory planning plays a critical role in driving availability, accuracy, and performance across a portfolio of well-known brands. Each brand is supported by a dedicated Inventory Planner, working closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to deliver robust, data-driven inventory plans. The Company This highly respected consumer goods business operates across the UK and international markets, managing multiple established brands, each with its own supply chain and planning requirements. Collaboration, analytical rigour, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the organisation, with genuine long-term development opportunities across supply chain and operations. The Role Reporting into the Supply Chain function, the Inventory Planner will sit within a specialist inventory team and take full ownership of one brand within the wider portfolio. This is a planning-led, analytical role, focused on forecast alignment, inventory optimisation, and performance reporting not warehouse execution or physical stock control. You will work cross-functionally with Demand and Supply Planning teams to validate forecasts, challenge assumptions, identify risks, and build end-to-end inventory plans that balance service levels, working capital, and operational constraints. This role suits someone from an FMCG or retail planning background who is confident working with data, forecasts, and Excel-based analysis in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Own the end-to-end inventory plan for an assigned brand, ensuring stock availability across the network, • Partner with Supply and Demand Planners to validate forecasts, identify gaps, and align supply plans, • Analyse inventory performance across multiple SKUs, identifying risks around shortages, excess, and slow-moving stock, • Produce and maintain inventory reports and analytics, primarily using Excel, • Track and report key KPIs including stock cover, availability, and forecast accuracy, • Use ERP systems (SAP preferred) to support planning activity, stock visibility, and data integrity, • Support inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, and root-cause investigations alongside Supply Chain and Finance, • Contribute to purchase planning and replenishment decisions, considering lead times, constraints, and service targets, • Support continuous improvement across inventory processes, reporting, and planning accuracy, • Exposure to imports/exports or international supply flows is highly advantageous What We’re Looking For • Experience in an Inventory Planner, Supply Planner, or Planning Analyst role within FMCG or retail, • Strong understanding of inventory planning and forecasting principles, • ERP experience (SAP preferred, but not essential), • Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, scenario analysis), • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally with Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance, • Exposure to international supply chains or imports/exports is a plus Interested? Click “Apply” or email your CV to The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

This role is a 6 MONTH FTC - IMMEDIATE START Are you an analytically minded Inventory Planner looking to take ownership of end-to-end inventory planning within a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment? This is an opportunity to join a well-established food business where inventory planning plays a critical role in driving availability, accuracy, and performance across a portfolio of well-known brands. Each brand is supported by a dedicated Inventory Planner, working closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to deliver robust, data-driven inventory plans. The Role Reporting into the Supply Chain function, the Inventory Planner will sit within a specialist inventory team and take full ownership of one brand within the wider portfolio. This is a planning-led, analytical role, focused on forecast alignment, inventory optimisation, and performance reporting not warehouse execution or physical stock control. You will work cross-functionally with Demand and Supply Planning teams to validate forecasts, challenge assumptions, identify risks, and build end-to-end inventory plans that balance service levels, working capital, and operational constraints. This role suits someone from an FMCG or retail planning background who is confident working with data, forecasts, and Excel-based analysis in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Own the end-to-end inventory plan for an assigned brand, ensuring stock availability across the network, • Partner with Supply and Demand Planners to validate forecasts, identify gaps, and align supply plans, • Analyse inventory performance across multiple SKUs, identifying risks around shortages, excess, and slow-moving stock, • Produce and maintain inventory reports and analytics, primarily using Excel, • Track and report key KPIs including stock cover, availability, and forecast accuracy, • Use ERP systems (SAP preferred) to support planning activity, stock visibility, and data integrity, • Support inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, and root-cause investigations alongside Supply Chain and Finance, • Contribute to purchase planning and replenishment decisions, considering lead times, constraints, and service targets, • Support continuous improvement across inventory processes, reporting, and planning accuracy, • Exposure to imports/exports or international supply flows is highly advantageous What We’re Looking For • Experience in an Inventory Planner, Supply Planner, or Planning Analyst role within FMCG or retail, • Strong understanding of inventory planning and forecasting principles, • ERP experience (SAP preferred, but not essential), • Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, scenario analysis), • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally with Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance, • Exposure to international supply chains or imports/exports is a plus Get in touch with Nathan at the Advocate Group or ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for this position. Email: We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy! The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Life on the team We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst / Functional Consultant to join our Group Information Services team at Computacenter, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team, youll report to the Head of Services Management Systems and have the autonomy to really make t

Life on the team We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst / Functional Consultant to join our Group Information Services team at Computacenter, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team, you'll report to the Head of Services Management Systems and have the autonomy to really make

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking a Digital IT Analyst based in Hemel Hempstead.This role involves configuring, testing, and supporting IT systems while collaborating with experts and vendors.The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in business syst

Due to planned growth within their Technical ERP Team they are looking for a Digital IT Analyst to join them on a permanent basis ASAP. The Digital IT Analyst configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems, whilst collaborating with subject ma

IT Analyst – Hemel Hempstead - £35,000 to £43,000 – Bonus and class-leading pension Melbreck Technical is working with a world leader in systems that are used in a huge variety of industries, from medical devices to aerospace. Due to planned growth within their Technical ERP Team, they are looking for a Digital IT Analyst to join them on a permanent basis ASAP. The Digital IT Analyst configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems, whilst collaborating with subject matter experts and 3rd party IT vendors. IT Analyst – Role Overview: Co-leads complex digital and IT project tasks delivering business results that meet deadlines. Perform system analysis and interpret data to identify gaps in technology or processes, making recommendations for improvements. Assists in the development and implementation of new technologies. Communicates recommendations impacting areas of responsibility to key stakeholders. Act as a point of contact assisting with most communications and project expectations with 3rd party IT and service vendors Management of priorities and provide direction and guidance to team members IT Analyst – Candidate Requirements: Strong understanding of Business Systems (JDE, SAP or similar) Ability to interrogate data and provide key analysis Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (Or international equivalent) Have related IT experience IT Analyst – What is on offer: Up to £43,000 salary 10% bonus Up to 15% pension with 6% employee contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays 37.5 hours Monday to Friday – With flexibility on start and finish times around core hours Salary sacrifice schemes for medical etc. Interested and want to find out more? Click Apply now

Support Desk Analyst Meriden, West Midlands Permanent Up to £26,000 pa (depending on experience) Full time, Monday to Friday - office based Benefits of the Support Desk Analyst role: 33 days holiday including bank holidays, pension scheme and free on-site parking. Please note this is an office-based Support Desk Analyst role in Meriden with no option to work from home. Are you a Support Desk Analyst who enjoys helping people and fixing problems? If you like being the go-to person when something isn’t working and take pride in finding solutions, this could be a great move for you. Pertemps, the UK’s largest independent recruitment agency, is looking for a reliable and approachable Support Desk Analyst to join their IT team. This is a great opportunity for a Support Desk Analyst who wants to build on their experience in a busy environment where no two days are the same. What you’ll be doing as a Support Desk Analyst: Acting as the first point of contact for all IT support queries across the business Logging, categorising and prioritising tickets through the helpdesk system Troubleshooting hardware, software, access and basic network issues Providing first-line support for Microsoft Office, Windows and business systems Managing user accounts including password resets, access and permissions Supporting new starters and leavers with account setup, equipment and access Escalating more complex issues with clear and accurate information Monitoring and progressing tickets to meet agreed response times Supporting laptops, mobiles and other IT equipment Assisting with system updates, patches and general maintenance Maintaining accurate ticket notes and contributing to support documentation What we’re looking for: Previous experience working as a Support Desk Analyst or in a similar first-line IT support role Experience working in a service desk environment, managing and updating tickets Good understanding of Windows, Microsoft Office and general IT systems Experience with user account management (password resets, permissions, access) Basic knowledge of networking or VPN connectivity issues Familiarity with ticketing systems and ideally ITIL-based processes Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly A calm, professional and helpful approach when dealing with users Good organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tickets at once A methodical approach to troubleshooting and following processes Awareness of data protection and handling sensitive information appropriately It would be a bonus if you have: ITIL Foundation or similar Experience supporting multiple sites or remote users Exposure to cloud systems or business applications If you’re a Support Desk Analyst who enjoys being part of a supportive team and wants a role where you can build your skills and gain more exposure, this could be a great opportunity. Apply today

Senior IT Analyst – Hemel Hempstead - £45,000 to £53,000 – Bonus and class-leading pension Melbreck Technical is working with a world leader in systems that are used in a huge variety of industries from medical devices to aerospace. Due to planned growth within their Technical ERP Team, they are looking for a Senior Digital IT Analyst to join them on a permanent basis ASAP. The Senior Digital IT Analyst defines, configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems, whilst collaborating with subject matter experts and 3rd party IT vendors. Senior IT Analyst – Role Overview: Lead complex digital and IT project tasks delivering business results that meet deadlines. Perform system analysis and interpret data to identify gaps in technology or processes, making recommendations for improvements. Assists in the development and implementation of new technologies. Communicates decisions and makes recommendations impacting areas of responsibility to key stakeholders. Manages own priorities and provides direction, guidance and mentoring to team members Act as a point of contact assisting with most communications and project expectations with 3rd party IT and service vendors Management of priorities and provide direction and guidance to team members Senior IT Analyst – Candidate Requirements: Strong understanding of Business Systems (JDE, SAP or similar) Ability to interrogate data and provide key analysis Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (Or international equivalent) Have related IT experience Senior IT Analyst – What is on offer: Up to £43,000 salary 10% bonus Up to 15% pension with 6% employee contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays 37.5 hours Monday to Friday – With flexibility on start and finish times around core hours Salary sacrifice schemes for medical etc. Interested and want to find out more? Click Apply now