Avonmouth
Job Title: Supply Planner Position Type: Direct Placement Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0DD Job Description: Ensure the availability of finished goods to fulfil Customer demand, through active management of Inventory and Supply Plans with a specific focus on NPD. Supply Planning: • Manage (1-18 months) supply plans with a selection of Products & Suppliers., • Monitor changes to supply plans and determine their impact on finished goods availability., • Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory variances with supply plan, identify root causes and possible solutions for any risks to supply., • Review and optimize inventory settings inline with, • Manage and take action to mitigate out of stock/supply risks., • Communicate supply risks to Planning colleagues., • Manage and mitigate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory., • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and high-quality service, • Negotiate with Vendors on costs and lead-times for specified products., • Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements, addressing any deviations proactively., • Manage Purchase Orders, ensuring these are aligned with Supply Plan., • Liaise with Inbound Team to resolve any delivery discrepancies and Accounts for Invoice Discrepancies., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date product master data in all systems, including item, descriptions, units of measure, weights & dimensions, sourcing information, and other critical attributes and compliance with data governance standards. New Products: • Manage Critical Paths for New Product Launches, ensuring relevant teams are maintaining/updating as project progresses., • Identify and communicate any risk/opportunities within Critical Paths., • Review and recommend Inventory policy for New Product Launches., • Ensure supply plans in place for first year post launch, • Negotiate with Vendors on production volumes, pricing and componentry holding. Other: • Contribute to special projects and other supply chain and business strategies initiatives Support implementation of new systems and technology (e.g. Advanced Planning System (APS). Sustainability Responsibility • Ensure all duties carried out and actions completed in every aspect of your role, contribute to the short and long-term Sustainability Goals set-forth by the company- Climate, Biodiversity & People Pillars QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS: • Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent., • Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into supply plans., • Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration. (Training will be provided.), • Motivated to drive business results., • Previous experience building relationships, negotiating and collaborating with Vendors. • Ability to problem solve., • Well-organised and high level of attention to detail., • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills., • Capable of communicating to different levels in the organisation., • Ability to work within high performing teams and is highly collaborative., • Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals., • Experience within FMCG, preferred., • Self-motivator with the ability to take a pro-active approach.