Planning Manager
hace 11 días
Coventry
SF Partners are supporting a brilliant Coventry based organisation that are looking to recruit a Material Planning Manager (returns) - Supply Chain & Logistics (UK Wide) \n \nAre you a data-driven supply chain professional with a passion for inventory optimisation and operational excellence? \n \nWe're partnering with a growing logistics and distribution organisation to appoint a Material Planning Manager, responsible for managing forward and returns inventory across a multi-site UK network. This is a highly visible role, working closely with customers and operational teams to ensure stock is positioned correctly, service levels are maintained, and costs are controlled. \n \nThe Role \n \nYou'll take ownership of inventory planning and control across multiple sites, ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. \n \nKey responsibilities include: \n \nManaging forward and returns inventory for customer-managed stock across a UK-wide network \n \nTranslating demand forecasts and consumption data into actionable replenishment plans \n \nDefining planning parameters (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels) \n \nCoordinating stock flow across sites to prevent shortages, excess, and capacity issues \n \nMonitoring inventory performance, including availability, ageing stock, and accuracy \n \nDriving inventory accuracy through robust controls, audits, and process improvements \n \nActing as the key interface between customers, operations, and transport partners \n \nCommunicating risks, constraints, and performance insights to stakeholders \n \nDeveloping KPI reporting (OTIF, stock turns, days of cover, forecast adherence) \n \nLeveraging systems and data (WMS/ERP/BI tools) to optimise planning and decision-making \n \nWhat We're Looking For \n \nProven experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning \n \nBackground within warehousing, distribution, or 3PL environments \n \nStrong understanding of replenishment models and customer-managed inventory \n \nExperience managing stock across multiple sites and stakeholders \n \nHighly analytical, with the ability to turn data into clear actions \n \nStrong stakeholder management and communication skills \n \nExposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kanban, etc.) \n \nDesirable: \n \nExperience with CMI/VMI models \n \nFamiliarity with WMS/ERP systems (e.g. SAP) \n \nKnowledge of UK/EU logistics or customs processes \n \nRelevant professional qualifications (APICS, CILT, Lean/Six Sigma)