Job Title: Supply Chain Forecast and Replenishment Associate
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: Up to £26.11 Per Hour PAYE
12 Month Contract – Possibility of Extension
Key Responsibilities
- To own and manage the inventory for the UK and Ireland Affiliate. Working with both the GBS and the local affiliate.
- Ensure forecasts entered in a timely manner into the system.
- Review on a monthly basis with the relevant Brand Teams the forecasts and ensure continued alignment with both sales and business plan.
- Ensure stock levels around the LSP depots/ warehouses are adequate for patient demand and meet contracted requirements. In the event of stock outs have the ability and drive to react quickly to resolve – then afterwards undertake an analysis of root cause. In the event of excess inventory work on plan to minimise company loss and action. Report on both on monthly basis.
- Work with Affiliate quality team to ensure compliance to GDP. Have clear defined agreed processes for all activities.
- Produce and compile monthly reports for DOS, Inventory reconciliation.
- Build comprehensive relationships throughout the supply chain. Including but not limited to GBS, 3PL warehouses and Affiliate.
- New Product launches – devise and implement launch stocking strategy.
In the event of potential stock out manage process:
Ø Identify where stock is, what the demand is.
Ø Ensure emergency quantity kept centrally.
Ø Report daily on stock levels and highlight any areas of stock out and provide action plan.
Ø Provide clear and accurate data to internal departments regarding shipment and sales of products.
Ø Produce daily LSP stock report.
Personal Requirments
- APICS qualified or Graduate in Supply Chain focused degree.
- SAP experience in Inventory Management and replenishment (min 2 years)
- 2 years' experience in replenishment and inventory management using ERP.
- Ability to build relationships through non face to face communication.
- Ability to influence upwards.
- Self starter / self motivated.
- Look to drive continuous improvement.
- Target / Goal driven.
- Awareness and understanding of GDP.
- Understanding of S&OP process.
- Analytical and process driven.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Experience of Tableau would be an advantage.