Finished Goods Stock Planner
- Location: Rayleigh
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £26000 - £30000 per annum
I am seeking a Stock Planner to join a diverse and experienced team. This role is crucial for the successful delivery and supply of finished goods to my clients' facility in Rayleigh and their customers overseas. As a Stock Planner, you will be pivotal in helping the company achieve Operational Excellence and meet their core strategic objectives. You will be instrumental in delivering market-leading audio products and ensuring the smooth operation of their supply chain.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Planning and replenishing finished stock to the warehouses, considering customer needs, storage space, and financial constraints.
- Planning UK production activities and liaising with suppliers and the sales admin team to arrange direct factory orders.
- Ensuring suppliers maintain sufficient call-down stock and managing end-of-line stock and component surplus.
- Reviewing and adjusting factory production and container plans to support R&D, Sales, and Engineering in planning for new product launches.
- Seeking to improve waste reduction and end-of-line write-offs through effective problem-solving and providing solutions.
- Owning, evolving, and developing the stock and production planning processes.
- Providing monthly KPI data to the Procurement Manager and contributing to the journey towards "Operational Excellence" as defined in the 5-year strategy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Competency in MS Excel and MS 365.
- Previous experience working with an ERP system.
- Knowledge of SAP Business One.
- Customer-focused with the ability to build relationships.
- Excellent administration and communication skills.
- Self-driven and able to multi-task.
Preferred:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a planning role or similar supply chain role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in forecasting techniques.
- Experience working with Netstock stock management system.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a market leader in audio products.
- Be part of a company committed to Operational Excellence.
- Work within a diverse and experienced team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.